AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO.: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO. in 2006. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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January 5, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LOSS OF STEERING

CERTAIN BLUE OX TRUCENTER STEERING CONTROL UNITS, MODEL NUMBERS TC35270 AND TC35160, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER AND DECEMBER 2005. THE AFFECTED UNITS ARE IDENTIFIED BY SERIAL NUMBERS THAT BEGIN WITH THE FIRST FOUR DIGITS OF 1005, 1105, AND 1205. FOREIGN MATERIAL CAN CAUSE THE TUBES TO GALL AND EVENTUALLY BIND TOGETHER.

NHTSA ID: 06E003000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 238

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF DRIVER STEERING ABILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BLUE OX TRUCENTER STEERING CONTROL UNITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JANUARY 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT A MEMBER OF THE BLUE OX CUSTOMER CARE TEAM AT 402-385-3051 OR TOLL FREE AT 1-888-425-5382.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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