New Recall on Steering

[AngusMacG]

Here is an article about a new recall on the steering rod ball joint...Affects 61 vehicles and as of Dec 7th they modified the procedure on the assembly line.

INEOS Grenadier Recalled Over Potential Steering Rod Ball Joint Disconnection

An estimated 61 units of the Grenadier for the US market may have been produced with incorrect steering rod ball joint nuts

www.autoevolution.com

 

[ADVAW8S]

Such a salacious begin paragraph. Didn't Tesla recall almost every vehicle in the US in December.

Over the past two years, major U.S. auto makers have recalled some 46 million vehicles.

 

[FlyersFan76]

Such a salacious begin paragraph. Didn't Tesla recall almost every vehicle in the US in December.

Over the past two years, major U.S. auto makers have recalled some 46 million vehicles.

My initial thought as well.

 

[AngusMacG]

I've never been overly concerned about recalls other than if there were too many and what the recalls were for...I refer to my mistaken purchase of a 2013 Ford Escape...Numerous recalls (17) and very serious to boot.

These 2 recalls for Ineos is not a current concern for me at the moment due to the limited # of vehicles it affects.

 

[donnygreygrenadier]

Or me, since the dealer still has the truck doing PDI - RDS confirmed they are including this recall.

 

[Mountain4x4]

12 Recalls for my 2018 Power Wagon, Vs 5 for my 2005 Titan. And 20 more that should have been issued

 

[stickshifter]

This recall doesn't worry me a bit. Take the truck in, get it fixed, drive away. Its only a nuisance for those folk who live far from a service center. Every manufacturer has recalls.

 

[Roach]

This recall doesn't worry me a bit. Take the truck in, get it fixed, drive away. Its only a nuisance for those folk who live far from a service center. Every manufacturer has recalls.

Agree @stickshifter . I wonder if it is a safety issue driving to the dealer (long or short drive)?
I found this on the NHTSA website for VIN's: Begin : SC6GM1CA0RF010858 End : SC6GN3CAXPFP10148
Production Dates : MAY 17, 2023 - DEC 04, 2023

ref: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23V903-6400.PDF

 

[Roach]

For the remote folks maybe Ineos will send out a flatbed.

 

[stickshifter]

Agree @stickshifter . I wonder if it is a safety issue driving to the dealer (long or short drive)?
I found this on the NHTSA website for VIN's: Begin : SC6GM1CA0RF010858 End : SC6GN3CAXPFP10148
Production Dates : MAY 17, 2023 - DEC 04, 2023

ref: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23V903-6400.PDF

Ahhh, yes - this is a good question. Best bet would be to inspect the bolts for the steering rod, then retorque them before making the drive. But Ineos should be providing direction. A flatbed should be provided if necessary - it’s $$ but only 60 cars, so Ineos should be okay with that.

 

[DMZNOLA]

I'm confused how to read this: "VIN Range 1 : Begin : SC6GM1CA0RF010858 End : SC6GN3CAXPFP10148" for example, our VIN is SC6GM1CAXRFxxxxxx

 

[hoohoohama]

How do you find out if your car has this issue or not? Searching on the NHTSA using VIN shows two recalls, not sure if it is for my car or the grenadier in general.

Recalls | NHTSA

Use our VIN lookup tool to check for recalls on your car, or search by make and model. Also, get recall information on car seats, tires and equipment.

www.nhtsa.gov

 

[Krabby]

I'm confused how to read this: "VIN Range 1 : Begin : SC6GM1CA0RF010858 End : SC6GN3CAXPFP10148" for example, our VIN is SC6GM1CAXRFxxxxxx

I end in 10257 and the recall website doesn’t recognize my VIN. I’m not sure if this is because it’s still at the port or not.

 

[DMZNOLA]

The recall site does NOT recognize my VIN as well. We’ve owned the Grenadier since mid Jan.

 

[anand]

How do you find out if your car has this issue or not? Searching on the NHTSA using VIN shows two recalls, not sure if it is for my car or the grenadier in general.

Recalls | NHTSA

Use our VIN lookup tool to check for recalls on your car, or search by make and model. Also, get recall information on car seats, tires and equipment.

www.nhtsa.gov

If it applied to you, you would have been contacted by now.

As for the steering recall.... 5 vehicles made it to customers, so everyone else has nothing to worry about

 

[DMZNOLA]

If it applied to you, you would have been contacted by now.

As for the steering recall.... 5 vehicles made it to customers, so everyone else has nothing to worry about

“If it applied to you, you would have been contacted by now.”

That’s a lot a faith!

 

[anand]

“If it applied to you, you would have been contacted by now.”

That’s a lot a faith!

Legally those 5 customers were notified by 1/26/24, so not really faith, just following what the article says

 

[don't ignore warning ligh]

Here is an article about a new recall on the steering rod ball joint...Affects 61 vehicles and as of Dec 7th they modified the procedure on the assembly line.

INEOS Grenadier Recalled Over Potential Steering Rod Ball Joint Disconnection

An estimated 61 units of the Grenadier for the US market may have been produced with incorrect steering rod ball joint nuts

www.autoevolution.com

Agree @stickshifter . I wonder if it is a safety issue driving to the dealer (long or short drive)?
I found this on the NHTSA website for VIN's: Begin : SC6GM1CA0RF010858 End : SC6GN3CAXPFP10148
Production Dates : MAY 17, 2023 - DEC 04, 2023

ref: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23V903-6400.PDF

My Grenadier was undrivable after power steering failure and brake function malfunction and the AA collected and took it back to Ineos.
This is in th UK so not sure if this would apply in other countries or over long distance.