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Right Stuff Detailing Mopar Disc Brake Spindle Recall #1690369 10/25/14 04:36 PM 10/25/14 04:36 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal MuuMuu101 OP I got lucky at Woodward!
MuuMuu101 OP I got lucky at Woodward! Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal	So I got a certified letter today from Right Stuff Detailing stating, "TRSD has received one report stating that one DBSP03 Mopar Wheel Spindle has failed in the field. Failure did not result in a crash, any vehicle damage or injury We have no specific indication that your particular part(s) are faulty... so we are conducting a voluntary recall... as a cautionary measure. TRSD has identified and is obtaining replacement wheel spindles that will be providing to customers free of charge. These Wheel Spindles are manufactured with an improved process, which is an upgrade. We trust that you will find them a suitable replacement." I ordered these through Dr. Diff. Apparently it applies to all spindles ordered between Jan 21, 2014 and Sep 23, 2014. This really screwed up my afternoon as I was planning on getting started with my front disc brake installation today and am now delayed again (as if my schedule wasn't busy enough). I called them and the phones are off due to the weekend. I don't know if I should just screw it and throw them on or send them back. They say we get new spindles for free, but they don't mention anything about paying for shipping.

Re: Right Stuff Detailing Mopar Disc Brake Spindle Recall [Re: MuuMuu101] #1690370 10/25/14 04:47 PM 10/25/14 04:47 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 701 Northern California lilcuda super stock
lilcuda super stock Joined: May 2007 Posts: 701 Northern California	I wouldn't even consider putting them on any car of mine if I got that notice. It's not like you already installed them. Call them Monday and ask if they cover shipping. If they want to charge you, explain that it's not fair for you to have to pay for shipping. If they won't pay for shipping, give them a credit card to pay for the shipping, then call your credit card company and dispute the charge. '67 is an abbreviation of 1967 67' is an abbreviation of 67 feet They are not interchangeable.

Re: Right Stuff Detailing Mopar Disc Brake Spindle Recall [Re: lilcuda] #1690371 10/25/14 04:49 PM 10/25/14 04:49 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal MuuMuu101 OP I got lucky at Woodward!
MuuMuu101 OP I got lucky at Woodward! Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal	Quote: I wouldn't even consider putting them on any car of mine if I got that notice. It's not like you already installed them. Call them Monday and ask if they cover shipping. If they want to charge you, explain that it's not fair for you to have to pay for shipping. If they won't pay for shipping, give them a credit card to pay for the shipping, then call your credit card company and dispute the charge. That's what I was thinking along the lines of... I'm also curious to what the failure was and how they've improved their manufacturing process to account for the failure.

Re: Right Stuff Detailing Mopar Disc Brake Spindle Recall [Re: MuuMuu101] #1690372 10/25/14 05:08 PM 10/25/14 05:08 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 813 Ontario,Canada brads70 super stock
brads70 super stock Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 813 Ontario,Canada	Nice to see them not running from the issue and being up front with it! That's pretty unusual these days. Full marks for that!

Re: Right Stuff Detailing Mopar Disc Brake Spindle Recall [Re: brads70] #1690373 10/25/14 05:25 PM 10/25/14 05:25 PM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,302 Nebraska 72Swinger master
72Swinger master Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,302 Nebraska	They are definitely taking the right steps to fix the problem. Sucks having to deal with China I bet. Mopar to the bone!!!

Re: Right Stuff Detailing Mopar Disc Brake Spindle Recall [Re: 72Swinger] #1690374 10/25/14 11:29 PM 10/25/14 11:29 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,482 Lake Orion, MI goldduster318 pro stock
goldduster318 pro stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,482 Lake Orion, MI	Are A-bodies non-existent in California junkyards now? I think you'd probably sleep a lot better at night knowing you had a "seasoned" set of knuckles in light of this. '70 Duster 470hp 340/T56 Magnum/8 3/4 3.23 Sure-Grip

Re: Right Stuff Detailing Mopar Disc Brake Spindle Recall [Re: goldduster318] #1690375 10/26/14 12:03 AM 10/26/14 12:03 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal MuuMuu101 OP I got lucky at Woodward!
MuuMuu101 OP I got lucky at Woodward! Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal	Quote: Are A-bodies non-existent in California junkyards now? I think you'd probably sleep a lot better at night knowing you had a "seasoned" set of knuckles in light of this. I have a set of 73+ A body drum spindles but they don't work with my brake setup as I found out when I tried to install my brakes. I believe they work with some of the other kits though. And the Local Pick-a-Parts rarely have A-bodies and if they do, they're picked dry within days. You'd have to purchase a parts car.

Re: Right Stuff Detailing Mopar Disc Brake Spindle Recall [Re: MuuMuu101] #1690376 10/26/14 02:39 AM 10/26/14 02:39 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,467 So Cal autoxcuda Too Many Posts
autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,467 So Cal	I saw A-body spindle for well under $150. And complete disk swaps for well under $250 at Fall Fling today.

Re: Right Stuff Detailing Mopar Disc Brake Spindle Recall [Re: MuuMuu101] #1690377 10/26/14 09:19 PM 10/26/14 09:19 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT DoctorDiff master
DoctorDiff master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT	This issue came up so quickly RSD did not have time to replenish their supply. I have a batch coming from another source. I can exchange any suspect RSD spindle I sold directly or drop-shipped. As far as I know, RSD will E-mail you call-tag. Once I see the knuckles have been picked-up, I can ship a pair of replacements from my location. Unfortunately, the spindles will probably arrive after I leave for SEMA, so I won't be able to ship any until I return in a couple weeks. Contact info

Re: Right Stuff Detailing Mopar Disc Brake Spindle Recall [Re: DoctorDiff] #1690378 10/26/14 10:26 PM 10/26/14 10:26 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 104,346 Garden Grove, CA OzHemi Penguin-hating Ginger
OzHemi Penguin-hating Ginger Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 104,346 Garden Grove, CA	Quote: Unfortunately, the spindles will probably arrive after I leave for SEMA Are you going to have a display/setup out there ? Have to keep an eye out.

Re: Right Stuff Detailing Mopar Disc Brake Spindle Recall [Re: OzHemi] #1690379 10/26/14 11:06 PM 10/26/14 11:06 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 813 Ontario,Canada brads70 super stock
brads70 super stock Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 813 Ontario,Canada	What was it specifically that failed?

Re: Right Stuff Detailing Mopar Disc Brake Spindle Recall [Re: brads70] #1690380 10/26/14 11:35 PM 10/26/14 11:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT DoctorDiff master
DoctorDiff master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT	One spindle broke between the bearing journals. The break was caused by a manufacturing flaw. I think this is a fluke, as I have been selling these 1 piece, forged steel knuckles for years. Contact info

Re: Right Stuff Detailing Mopar Disc Brake Spindle Recall [Re: OzHemi] #1690381 10/26/14 11:37 PM 10/26/14 11:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT DoctorDiff master
DoctorDiff master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT	I don't have a booth at SEMA. I will be looking around and talking to my suppliers. Contact info

Re: Right Stuff Detailing Mopar Disc Brake Spindle Recall [Re: DoctorDiff] #1690382 10/27/14 12:10 AM 10/27/14 12:10 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 104,346 Garden Grove, CA OzHemi Penguin-hating Ginger
OzHemi Penguin-hating Ginger Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 104,346 Garden Grove, CA	Quote: I don't have a booth at SEMA. I will be looking around and talking to my suppliers. No problem. I'll be looking around too.

Re: Right Stuff Detailing Mopar Disc Brake Spindle Recall [Re: DoctorDiff] #1690383 10/27/14 09:31 AM 10/27/14 09:31 AM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 813 Ontario,Canada brads70 super stock
brads70 super stock Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 813 Ontario,Canada	Quote: One spindle broke between the bearing journals. The break was caused by a manufacturing flaw. I think this is a fluke, as I have been selling these 1 piece, forged steel knuckles for years. Must be material selection or heat treat issue? That does sound flukey .I've never seen one break there ever. Bend yes but not break, and that was under a hard hit circle track racing that destroyed the hub , not street duty.

Re: Right Stuff Detailing Mopar Disc Brake Spindle Recall [Re: brads70] #1690384 10/27/14 02:23 PM 10/27/14 02:23 PM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,302 Nebraska 72Swinger master
72Swinger master Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,302 Nebraska	All it takes is one guy running the smelter to smoke a joint at lunch and BAM! broken knuckles start to emerge.... Mopar to the bone!!!

Re: Right Stuff Detailing Mopar Disc Brake Spindle Recall [Re: 72Swinger] #1690385 10/27/14 11:41 PM 10/27/14 11:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,443 Indiana Y YO7_A66 master
YO7_A66 master Y Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,443 Indiana	I received my letter today. They said to send them my spindles and they would send me a new set when they have the stock. I assume that if I swapped mine out I would need another alignment? 1970 YO7 A66 [Canadian Export] F8 Challenger 340 (Currently in shop for stroker assy.)

Re: Right Stuff Detailing Mopar Disc Brake Spindle Recall [Re: brads70] #1690386 10/28/14 02:49 AM 10/28/14 02:49 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,067 Irving, TX feets Senior Management
feets Senior Management Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,067 Irving, TX	Quote: Nice to see them not running from the issue and being up front with it! That's pretty unusual these days. Full marks for that! Actually, it's to be expected these days. Do a little search on recalls. There are more recalls happening today than at any other time in history. Due to fear of litigation every manufacturer out there is keeping a finger on the recall button. This is not just the auto industry. It's running across the the full manufacturing spectrum. My bet is on a bad batch of steel from China. We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind. - Stu Harmon

Re: Right Stuff Detailing Mopar Disc Brake Spindle Recall [Re: DoctorDiff] #1690387 10/30/14 04:25 AM 10/30/14 04:25 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal MuuMuu101 OP I got lucky at Woodward!
MuuMuu101 OP I got lucky at Woodward! Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal	Quote: This issue came up so quickly RSD did not have time to replenish their supply. I have a batch coming from another source. I can exchange any suspect RSD spindle I sold directly or drop-shipped. As far as I know, RSD will E-mail you call-tag. Once I see the knuckles have been picked-up, I can ship a pair of replacements from my location. Unfortunately, the spindles will probably arrive after I leave for SEMA, so I won't be able to ship any until I return in a couple weeks. Are you saying we can ship them to you? I'm in no rush as long as I can get them back by mid-December.

Re: Right Stuff Detailing Mopar Disc Brake Spindle Recall [Re: MuuMuu101] #1690388 10/30/14 12:18 PM 10/30/14 12:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT DoctorDiff master
DoctorDiff master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT	The suspect spindles must be returned to Right Stuff. I can ship the replacements from my location. Contact info

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