Safety Recall NHTSA · 93E038000 Reported November 23, 1993

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Douglas Autotech Corp. · Steering · 8,054 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
93E038000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Douglas Autotech Corp.
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
8,054
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
November 23, 1993

Defect Summary

The upper steering shaft and the steering column with a telescoping function are retained by a steel ball traveling in a machined groove. The steel ball was omitted, allowing the extension of the steering column to continue until the steering shaft disengages from the steering column.

Safety Consequence

If the steel telescope stop ball was omitted anddisengagement of the steering shaft to the steering column occurs, complete lossof steering may result, which may cause an accident.

Corrective Action

An inspection of the steering column will be made to see if the telescope ball was omitted. The entire column will be removed and a new production column will be installed if the ball is missing.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Douglas Autotech Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 93E038000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 93E038000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 93E038000?

NHTSA recall 93E038000 was issued by Douglas Autotech Corp. on November 23, 1993. It addresses: Steering:column. The recall affects approximately 8,054 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Douglas Autotech Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 93E038000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.