Tata Safari recalls

2 official safety recalls for the Tata Safari from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Steering wheel welds may crack

    Reported May 26, 2006Model years 2003–2005DVSA recall R/2006/062438 vehicles affected

    Steering wheel welds may crack and, if the cracking progresses, the wheel could separate and steering control could be lost. The steering wheel will be replaced with a redesigned one.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
    Defect
    There is a possibility of welds cracking on the steering wheel. In extreme circumstances if the symptoms are ignored the cracks can progress into total separation causing loss of steering control.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the steering wheel with a redesigned steering wheel.

  2. Front suspension swivel joint ball pin may break

    Reported September 9, 2002Model years 2000DVSA recall R/2002/092555 vehicles affected

    A front suspension lower swivel joint ball pin may break, causing loss of steering control. Modified swivel joints will be fitted to both front suspension units.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FAILURE OF SWIVEL JOINT BALL PIN
    Defect
    The front suspension lower swivel joint ball pin may break and cause a loss of steering control.
    Remedy
    Fit modified swivel joints to the right and left side front suspension units.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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