Steyr Pistol Recall for M9-A1, C9-A1, S9-A1...

[ryan3030]

Steyr Mannlicher US:*STEYR M9-A1, C9-A1, AND S9-A1 PISTOL SAFETY WARNING AND RECALL NOTICE




STEYR M9-A1, C9-A1, AND S9-A1 PISTOL

SAFETY WARNING AND RECALL NOTICE

Steyr Arms, Inc. has determined a potential condition with the firing pins in a very limited number of 9mm Steyr M9-A1, C9-A1 and S9-A1 pistols that could possibly allow the pistol to fire without the trigger being pulled. Although Steyr Arms, Inc. has not received any reports of accidents or injuries, it is voluntarily initiating this recall to protect the safety of its customers because of the remote possibility of an unintentional discharge occurring.

The affected M9-A1 pistols bear serial numbers 3021926-3021928, 3021932-3021935, 3021946-3021955, 3021966-3021988, 3021990-3021993, 3021995-3022001, 3022003-3022005, 3024663-3024672, 3024683-3024688, 3024690-3024702, 3024704-4024712, 3024733-3024738, 3024741-3024742, 3024802-3024811, 3024852-3024871, 3024882-3024901, 3025299-3025308, 3025311, 3025313-3025333, 3025335-3025338, and 3025353-3025359.

The affected C9-A1 pistols bear serial numbers 3022128-3022145, 3022152, 3022169-3022171, 3022174, 3022176-3022178, 3022180-3022201, 3022203-3022218, and 3022845-3022854.

The affected S9-A1 pistols bear serial numbers 3022929-3022931, 3022933, 3022935-3022937, 3022975-3022977, 3022988-3022991, 3022993, 3022995-3022996, 3024146-3024175 and 3024354.

Only the M9-A1, C9-A1 and S9-A1 pistols with the serial numbers identified above are affected by this recall. If your pistol has a different serial number, it is not subject to the recall.

If you own a Steyr M9-A1, C9-A1 or S9-A1 pistol with a serial number identified as being affected by this recall, please do not load or fire your Steyr M9-A1, C9-A1 or S9-A1 pistol and contact us immediately to arrange to have the firing pin in your pistol replaced, free of charge, using the following steps:

Step 1 – Contact us at 205-655-8299 (Monday-Friday 8-5 Central Standard Time) or at Steyr Mannlicher US: Contact and provide the model and serial number of your pistol.

Step 2 – After confirming that your pistol is subject to this recall, we will send you a prepaid overnight shipping box with instructions so that you can return your pistol to us, free of charge.

Step 3 – We will replace the firing pin in your pistol and return it to you overnight free of charge. We will make every effort to return your pistol to you within one week of receiving it.

We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause, and to thank you for your patience and cooperation, we will send you a free Steyr Arms soft pistol case or spare magazine when we return your pistol to you, whichever you prefer.

 

[adam]

Almost bought a M9-A1. Not saying this would stop me, because I think they are sexy, but the last thing I need is a ND while carrying.

 

[CarmelHP]

Oops, entered in wrong thread, sorry.

 

[ryan3030]

Almost bought a M9-A1. Not saying this would stop me, because I think they are sexy, but the last thing I need is a ND while carrying.

A dysfunctional firing pin causing the weapon to discharge with no action from the shooter would fall safely into the realm of accidental discharge, not negligent

I was also looking at getting one of these briefly, I'm interested to shoot one first before committing to buying one, however.

 

[adam]

A dysfunctional firing pin causing the weapon to discharge with no action from the shooter would fall safely into the realm of accidental discharge, not negligent

I was also looking at getting one of these briefly, I'm interested to shoot one first before committing to buying one, however.

Right right. It's been drilled in my head that there are no AD only ND, so my mistake.

 

[LEaSH]

Not trying split hairs, but it would be a negligent discharge, negligence on the part of Steyr - not the end user - if the design allowed the pistol to discharge unintentionally.

And they're making corrective measures to make sure it doesn't get to that point.
That's a responsible approach that would save lives (and legal fees).

I still do believe that any AD's are truly negligent from someone down the line.

Negligence still could be:
A dirty, sticky firing pin on a pump shotgun.
A poorly machined component on an otherwise excellent design.
A soft, worn-out holster on a perfect functioning firearm. And so on.

Negligent Discharge is someone's fault. Accidental discharge is no one's fault. I don't think I'd let a manufacturer off the hook if their product isn't safe - and I would expect to face the music if I were to neglect the functioning of my personal firearms.

To put it this way: There is no such thing as a car accident. Never. Road conditions. Tire quality. Vehicle condition. Etc. It's always preventable.

Sorry for the long winded opine.

Thanks for putting the recall out on here, ryan3030.