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UPDATE: WALTHER PPK RECALL
drdave420
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I have received an update from a manager at Smith & Wesson regarding the PPK / PPK-S recall.
Walther America / Smith & Wesson now have the parts necessary to begin repairing the estimated 10,000 (++) weapons returned for safety recall.
They will be running three shifts per day, and anticipate being able to repair approximately 500 weapons/day, beginning May 15, 2009.
I was told that while 500 weapons/day is their goal, there are multiple issues which could arise during repair (such as addressing double-feeding issues, magazine hang issues) which are all related to the same recalled part, but were not enumerated within the body of the recall.
Thus, it may take 2-3 days per weapon in order for each to be thoroughly repaired, inspected, and tested.
Smith & Wesson also does not anticipate beginning new PPK / PPK-S production until at least July or August, 2009.
Note: If pressed, they will provide you with a free magazine for your recalled weapon. All you have to do is call the recall line, or write them a quick letter.
Walther America / Smith & Wesson now have the parts necessary to begin repairing the estimated 10,000 (++) weapons returned for safety recall.
They will be running three shifts per day, and anticipate being able to repair approximately 500 weapons/day, beginning May 15, 2009.
I was told that while 500 weapons/day is their goal, there are multiple issues which could arise during repair (such as addressing double-feeding issues, magazine hang issues) which are all related to the same recalled part, but were not enumerated within the body of the recall.
Thus, it may take 2-3 days per weapon in order for each to be thoroughly repaired, inspected, and tested.
Smith & Wesson also does not anticipate beginning new PPK / PPK-S production until at least July or August, 2009.
Note: If pressed, they will provide you with a free magazine for your recalled weapon. All you have to do is call the recall line, or write them a quick letter.
Comments
I guess it wasn't enough to put an outside extractor on their 1911 copy. [xx(]
Repairs will begin on Friday May 8th. There was a delay in receiving parts from our vendors. The turn around time will be 3-4 weeks from that date.
Thanks,
Melissa Blondek
Smith & Wesson Customer Service
Phone: 1-800-331-0852 Ext. 3771
Fax: 1-413-747-3317
copy of email i rec.wish they would just get with it.
Repairs will begin on Friday May 8th. There was a delay in receiving parts from our vendors. The turn around time will be 3-4 weeks from that date.
Thanks,
Melissa Blondek
Smith & Wesson Customer Service
Phone: 1-800-331-0852 Ext. 3771
Fax: 1-413-747-3317
So who really makes them, S&W or vendors?