2026 Harbinger Step VAN, 2025 Harbinger Motors Stripped Chassis recall: Loose Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
Report received by NHTSA: June 24, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Harbinger Motors Inc (Harbinger) is recalling certain 2026 Step Van and 2025 Stripped Chassis vehicles. The steering gear mounting bolts may come loose or break.
- The risk
Broken or loose steering gear bolts can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
293 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Harbinger Step VAN, 2025 Harbinger Motors Stripped Chassis.
- Compared with
Harbinger Motors Inc. has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
No earlier NHTSA recalls by Harbinger Motors Inc. in records since Nov. 1, 2016.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear assembly bolts with chemical threadlock patches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Harbinger's number for this recall is REC-04-00003.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Harbinger Step VAN 2026
- Harbinger Motors Stripped Chassis 2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V405000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Harbinger Motors Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 24, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 293 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | REC-04-00003 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record