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Divemaster
08-28-2013, 18:36
http://www.guns.com/2013/08/28/breaking-springfield-armory-issues-safety-recall-xds-pistols/
BREAKING: Springfield Armory Issues Safety Recall on XD(s) Pistols
Springfield Armory has issued a limited recall on a run of their extremely popular XD-S concealed-carry pistols. The recall is for both 9mm and .45 ACP models of handguns.
This is a voluntary safety recall for a very rare problem that causes the gun to fire when chambering a round and may also cause pistols to double-fire. This is only for the new single-stack XD-S pistols, not the subcompact, compact, full-size or competition XD-M pistols.
Springfield is asking all users to verify if their XD-S pistol fall within the serial number range of potentially-affected handguns.
“We want to emphasize that no injuries have been reported to date,” explains Springfield on the recall information page. (The page is down at the time of writing, likely due to a traffic overload. However the main XD-S pistol page is still up and warns of the recall.)
According to the press release, this safety recall applies only to:
Springfield 3.3 XD-S 9mm pistols – serial numbers between XS900000 and XS938700
Springfield 3.3 XD-S .45ACP pistols – serial numbers between XS500000 and XS686300
If you cannot get access to Springfield’s recall website, call them at 800-680-6866 to arrange your safety upgrade.
Thanks for the heads up my XDS falls in the range recalled.
Peregrino
08-28-2013, 20:02
Annoying. Both of ours do too. At least SA is being proactive AND covering all costs. (I hope the changes don't f**k up the trigger pull - I kinda like mine.)
Oldrotorhead
08-28-2013, 20:07
Thanks. I don't own one but I passed this on.
Divemaster - thank you for posting this recall notice.
I kinda like the 'double tap' feature...
Thanks for the recall notice.
Divemaster
08-28-2013, 21:27
Thanks for the heads up my XDS falls in the range recalled.
My wife's does as well, so does one belonging to a friend of ours. Both are new purchases and neither has been fired yet. If this had to happen, I'm glad it happened now. Springfield is a strong company and I fully expect them to follow through. Once the fixes are complete, the new shooters I'll be working with should have full confidence in their guns.
Divemaster
08-28-2013, 21:29
I kinda like the 'double tap' feature...
Thanks for the recall notice.
Ya need help with that second shot, eh? Practice, practice, practice :D
My wife's does as well, so does one belonging to a friend of ours. Both are new purchases and neither has been fired yet. If this had to happen, I'm glad it happened now. Springfield is a strong company and I fully expect them to follow through. Once the fixes are complete, the new shooters I'll be working with should have full confidence in their guns.
For the record I have put several hundred rounds through my XDs .45 mostly 230 grain HJP...I have never experienced a Failure to Feed, Fire or Eject. I do have faith and confidence in Springfield Arms and I hope the fix is easy and turnaround time is quick.
Crap. That includes mine. :mad:
Divemaster
08-29-2013, 18:45
The recall website is working: http://www.springfieldrecall.com/
I went through the procedure and shipped it out via FedEx this morning. Pretty sure I and everyone else are in line behind the dealers.
Sent mine back today. Anyone know exactly which components are being replaced? I have already put a lighter firing pin spring in mine. I hope they dont replace it with a stock spring.;)
CW3SF, Not sure exactly what they replace. Sent mine last Wed, will let you know when it comes back for those wondering about the backlog...
The Reaper
09-18-2013, 19:24
Sent mine back today. Anyone know exactly which components are being replaced? I have already put a lighter firing pin spring in mine. I hope they dont replace it with a stock spring.;)
Not picking on you, Chief, but never send anything back to the factory with non-stock parts if you can help it.
Just my .02.
TR
... never send anything back to the factory with non-stock parts if you can help it.
Just my .02.
TR
Same goes for Guard and I'm guessing Active duty as well when getting a COMET or if a SARET/RESET team comes in. When I was on a COMET team performing inspections, I found plenty of non-standard parts on M4's, M9's etc., however since I am fond of you fella's, I let stuff go unnoticed so long as it did not present a safety issue. I remember one guy had a skeleton hammer and a trigger job on his M9 and asked me if he needed to remove it or swap the parts to original configuration, of course I checked it out, liked the trigger job, and said nope, GTG. My NCOIC saw this and questioned me about it, and I told him basically to pound sand (but tactfully) since you guys know what you're doing and no safety issue was present. I got written up, lol :D
Divemaster
09-21-2013, 00:28
Same goes for Guard and I'm guessing Active duty as well when getting a COMET or if a SARET/RESET team comes in. When I was on a COMET team performing inspections, I found plenty of non-standard parts on M4's, M9's etc., however since I am fond of you fella's, I let stuff go unnoticed so long as it did not present a safety issue. I remember one guy had a skeleton hammer and a trigger job on his M9 and asked me if he needed to remove it or swap the parts to original configuration, of course I checked it out, liked the trigger job, and said nope, GTG. My NCOIC saw this and questioned me about it, and I told him basically to pound sand (but tactfully) since you guys know what you're doing and no safety issue was present. I got written up, lol :D
I used to cut down the XXXX on my XX (self censored to keep folks out of trouble) until the trigger pull was suh-weet! But go too far and it won't fire. Pro tip: have a shit ton of replacement XXXXX for your team to fix mistakes. Made sure I had several thousand rounds through the "modification" before deploying to Iraq.
18Bs probably know what I'm talking about. This is not an authorized modification. If you are so inclined to ignore the rules and try this, don't do it unless you have a ton of flat range time available to test it out before going in harm's way.
Divemaster
09-21-2013, 00:34
Turn around time is supposed to be around 30 days. This according to a friend who called about his last week. Today I was at the gun counter at the JBLM PX and the ladies had no idea when they were getting "new" XDs'. The staff there today (don't know about other days) don't seem to be real gun people.
When they did have the XDs, the price (remember, no sales tax) was just slightly less than what my wife got at the Puyallup gun show after paying almost 9% tax.
Holy smoley, i just called for an ETA.
She says, "oh yeah your was one of the first in. They are being fixed First Come, First Served. We estimate about 4-5 more weeks for yours." :eek:
:mad:
Divemaster
09-24-2013, 17:45
Holy smoley, i just called for an ETA.
She says, "oh yeah your was one of the first in. They are being fixed First Come, First Served. We estimate about 4-5 more weeks for yours." :eek:
:mad:
Not good. I do suspect returned dealer inventory might be ahead of us peasants.
Stealth registration. Targeting the most concealable firearms, all NSA has to do is hack the FedEx db. Create a list of missing SN and send the BATFE out to find the remaining data on those.
Stealth registration. Targeting the most concealable firearms, all NSA has to do is hack the FedEx db. Create a list of missing SN and send the BATFE out to find the remaining data on those.
So we see your Kilimanjaro trip hasn't effected your thinking!
Divemaster
09-25-2013, 20:30
So we see your Kilimanjaro trip hasn't effected your thinking!
:D
Peregrino
09-26-2013, 16:52
Spoke with one of the guys in the office who also has an XDs. He contacted Springfield earlier this week and reports they emailed him that turnaround is approaching six months. He's going to wait until he has another carry piece before he sends his in. Personally, I'm not holding my breath either.
The Reaper
09-26-2013, 17:52
It was a voluntary recall.
Personally, if I hadn't experienced any problems with the weapon, I would have carried something else and waited a while before returning it.
Hopefully, they will make a goodwill gesture (like a mag or a hat) for those of you who are going to be waiting.
And I still plan to buy one. Maybe not just yet.
Best of luck.
TR
I'm just keeping my as is!
Going over 2000 rds fired...have had no issues, not one firing, ejecting or feeding problem. Trigger is a little more stiff than I like but I know where it is "at" and for my EDC, I still love it!
I figured I would send mine in immediately and get it over with. :D
I have plenty of other good choices for carry in the mean time.
Same here Chief. Good excuse to dust off the XDM 3.8 .45 Compact and go crush some primers with it... ;)
Divemaster
09-27-2013, 18:02
Since the recall came out shortly after my wife bought hers, we decided to send it in right away. Below is the latest from the Springfield site. Personally, while disappointing, I'd rather the Mrs. has a reliable EDC and I believe Springfield is doing the right thing. But as the time for repair grows I see spending more $$ with another manufacturer very soon to make sure she has a carry option she is comfortable with.
http://www.springfieldrecall.com/Recall%20FAQ.asp
3.3 XD-S™ SAFETY RECALL
Technical Background Get Started Contact Us FAQ (Updated 09/27/2013)
XD-S™ Recall FAQ
Updated Sept. 27, 2013
This information applies only to XD-S™ pistols in the serial number ranges below
Springfield 3.3 XD-S™ 9mm pistols - serial numbers between XS900000 and XS938700
Springfield 3.3 XD-S™ .45ACP pistols - serial numbers between XS500000 and XS686300
This Springfield XD-S™ Recall FAQ will be updated every Friday through the recall process. Please check back for updates.
We understand that our voluntary safety recall has made it inconvenient for you to be without your pistol, and we sincerely apologize for that. We also understand your frustration with our lack of follow-up communication to this point and we are committing to you now that we will provide regular updates going forward.
We originally estimated a 30-day turn-around time, but it has unfortunately taken longer to develop and identify an upgrade solution. Please know that we are continuing to test potential upgrade solutions at this time and we have been doing so since we became aware of this issue. This testing is nearing completion and we will post any new updates as soon as we have identified a final upgrade solution. We will post our next update no later than Friday, October 4, and we will communicate immediately if a final solution is identified prior to that date. We wish that we could provide you with a specific return date at this time, but we are unfortunately unable to do so. Upgrades will be completed on a "first come / first served" basis.
Why it's taking so long:
We pledge to you that we are working as fast as we can, and have greatly increased our staff and number of shifts to ensure that we are leveraging every hour in the day.
We understand that our decision to announce a voluntary safety recall without a final solution in place has caused confusion and frustration. We sincerely apologize for that inconvenience. However, your safety is, and always has been, our paramount concern. And that is why we decided to issue the voluntary safety recall before we had a guaranteed upgrade solution in place.
Our decision not to wait was based on putting you, our customer, first. Some companies build in several weeks of lead time before announcing their recalls. But, we didn't feel that was the most responsible approach in this case since our priority is your safety.
Please know that we are committed to resolving this matter as quickly as possible and we are committed to ensuring that you will be very pleased with your upgraded 3.3 XD-S™. As a reminder, do not use your 3.3 XD-S™ until the upgrade has been performed.
Q1: How will I know when my pistol is upgraded and shipping back?
A1: When your upgrade has been completed you will receive a shipping notice and tracking information to the e-mail address you provided for the XD-S™ Recall.
Q2: It says you have to have an adult-authorized signature for the XD-S™ pistol to be returned, what happens if I am not home when they try to deliver?
A2: FedEx will make 3 attempts to deliver your pistol. On the 3rd attempt, if they cannot deliver they will leave a notice on your door and will hold your XD-S™ pistol for 2 days at your local FedEx facility for pick up.
Q3: I have sent e-mails and left voice messages but have not been replied to yet, when should I expect a response?
A3: We apologize; however due to the very large number of inquiries we have received about the recall, our responses to voicemails and e-mails are running behind.
Q4: How do I package the pistol for return? In the original case?
A4: Please safely and properly unload your XD-S™ pistol and properly clean it before returning. Your pistol can be shipped back to us in the original case inside a shipping box. If you do not have the original case, the pistol can be wrapped securely in bubble wrap or similar material, and placed in a sturdy shipping box. Please ship only the pistol. We do not need any magazines or additional accessories to complete the upgrade. Please do not use a FedEx envelope. FedEx boxes are free at the facility and they work well for your return. Please ask for the "free FedEx priority box."
Q5: I was notified of the recall through a friend that received a notice; I did not receive one. How should I have been notified?
A5: There are multiple ways to be notified of the recall. Springfield has used e-mail, web-sites, direct mail and even word of mouth to help spread the information about the recall. If you have an XD-S™ pistol and have not been contacted by Springfield please go to our recall website at www.springfieldrecall.com. Our goal is to reach every owner of an XD-S™ and have their pistol upgraded and returned at no charge. Please help us spread the word to any other XD-S™ owners you know.
Q6: I am an FFL Dealer and have multiple XD-S™ pistols to be returned. Should I log in each one individually or can I send them all in one shipment?
A6: As an FFL holder with multiple pistols you can contact your Springfield Representative directly who will be able to give you a separate Return Authorization # and a different shipping # for multiple returns.
Q7: I received my RMA# for the pistol but I want it returned to a different address, can I do this?
A7: Your XD-S™ pistol must be shipped back to your home address. Changing the return to a different home residence is not possible due to Federal Law. There is one exception, if you own your own business or have two residencies we can have the pistols shipped to that location. In order to change the address you must fax in the request stating that you are the business owner or separate residence owner and would like your pistol returned to this address. Please be sure to list your RMA# and serial# of your XD-S™ on the fax. Fax all requests to 309-944-8490.
Q8: When I go to print my FedEx label for shipping; the declared value is 0.00. Do I need to insure my pistol?
A8: No, Springfield has insurance for your pistol during shipment. Some labels may show 0.00 but you can be assured if anything were to happen to your pistol during shipment it will be covered by Springfield.
Q9: I am a certified armorer; can I receive the parts and replace them myself?
A9: No, Springfield will be performing all of the upgrades at no charge at the Springfield factory only.
Q10: I have made modifications to my XD-S™ with aftermarket parts? What will happen to these?
A10: Springfield will be putting the pistol back as if it were new from the factory. All aftermarket parts will be returned to the owner along with their pistol.
Q11: If I want to return my pistol for a full refund, can this be done?
A11: No, all XD-S™ pistols will be upgraded with new components. The XD-S™ will be returned to the owner at no charge.
Q12: What parts are being upgraded?
A12: We will be upgrading the grip safety and other component parts. You will know that your pistol has been upgraded upon visual inspection of the grip safety which will have a small roll pin installed.
Parts Upgraded
Q13: My XD-S™ pistol is currently at Springfield for an upgrade or repair; will it be upgraded while it's there?
A13: Yes, any XD-S™ pistol that was at Springfield prior to the recall will have the upgrade work done before it is sent back to the customer.
Q14: Can I have Custom work done to my pistol while it is there for the recall?
A14: No, Springfield will only be doing recall upgrades to pistols shipped back for the voluntary recall
Springfield XD-S™ Recall FAQ will be updated periodically through the recall process.
Please check back for updates. V.2 Sept. 27, 2013
Questions? Email or call us at 1-800-680-6866 | Privacy
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XD-S™ Recall Update 10/11/2013
Dear Springfield Customer,
We are pleased to announce that our testing was successful and is complete.
We will receive our first shipment of upgrade parts early next week and will begin shipping upgraded XD-S™ pistols back to our customers the week of October 21 on a first-received/first-upgraded basis.
Once your pistol has been upgraded and is shipped back to you, an e-mail confirmation with tracking information will be sent to you at the e-mail address you provided.
I'm just keeping my as is!
Going over 2000 rds fired...have had no issues, not one firing, ejecting or feeding problem. Trigger is a little more stiff than I like but I know where it is "at" and for my EDC, I still love it!
Considering the litigious nature of our society I would be concerned that if you had to use the weapon in self-defense it could potentially be used against you. Perhaps they would say if he is knowingly carrying a 'defective' weapon that may be an indication of his lack of judgment. This is the reason I sent mine back, though I initially shared your sentiment.
I'd be interested to hear the opinion of Craigepo or one of the lawyers on this board, though.
Divemaster
10-21-2013, 17:37
I received an email from Springfield today. The wife's XDs is in transit and will be delivered by FedEx to our door in two days. For our trouble it is coming with a free 7-round magazine.
Has anyone else received the good news?
The Reaper
10-21-2013, 17:39
I received an email from Springfield today. The wife's XDs is in transit and will be delivered by FedEx to our door in two days. For our trouble it is coming with a free 7-round magazine.
Has anyone else received the good news?
I expected they would do something like that.
Class act.
TR
I shipped mine in 2 days after you shipped yours. Hopefully mine comes back soon too(no word yet).
Divemaster
10-23-2013, 12:49
Shipped to Springfield 28 AUG, delivered to my door 23 OCT. Hopefully everyone will be receiving theirs soon.
The pistol was returned inside a small plastic case and there was a red plastic empty chamber indicator inserted into the pistol. Also in the case was the promised 7-rd magazine with extra sleeve.
Considering that Springfield did not have a repair facility in place when they announced the recall, I'm reasonably pleased with the turnaround time. The extra magazine was a nice bonus since I was planning to purchase a fourth 7 rounder anyway. Now we just have to get to the range and finally shoot this thing.
I will be more than a little disappointed if mine does not come back in it's original case like I sent it. Mine too was received by SA on 9-3 so hopefully it will not be long before I get it back. It would be interesting to hear an exact figure on how many were returned for alteration.
The Reaper
10-23-2013, 17:16
I will be more than a little disappointed if mine does not come back in it's original case like I sent it. Mine too was received by SA on 9-3 so hopefully it will not be long before I get it back. It would be interesting to hear an exact figure on how many were returned for alteration.
Please place your cleaned and unloaded pistol without magazines or accessories in a shipping box prior to taking it into FedEx. Shipping it in the original XD-S black case is acceptable, however the case must be in a shipping box when taking it into FedEx.
I suppose if you shipped it in something less than the original box, they will put it in a plastic box to return it to you.
TR
Divemaster
10-23-2013, 22:13
I suppose if you shipped it in something less than the original box, they will put it in a plastic box to return it to you.
TR
I took the instructions (without accessories) to mean do not send it in the original case that came with it. And, well, I have the pistol in my safe now and the original case is still in my gear room.
A friend who shipped his at the same time (we went to FedEx together), also sans case, still has not received news of his shipping yet.
The instructions specifically said NOT to ship it to them in the original box.
Hope you get yours back.
Still no word on my pistol. Hopefully soon.
The instructions specifically said NOT to ship it to them in the original box.
That may have been their initial guidance. From their website:
Q9: How do I package the pistol for return? In the original case?
A9: Please safely and properly unload your XD-S™ pistol and properly clean it before returning. Your pistol can be shipped back to us in the original case inside a shipping box. If you do not have the original case, the pistol can be wrapped securely in bubble wrap or similar material, and placed in a sturdy shipping box. Please ship only the pistol. We do not need any magazines or additional accessories to complete the upgrade. Please do not use a FedEx envelope. FedEx boxes are free at the facility and they work well for your return. Please ask for the "free FedEx priority box."
http://www.springfieldrecall.com/Recall%20FAQ.asp
Here is a review of an upgraded pistol:
Springfield Armory XD-S Recall – Update & Review of Upgraded Guns
Link (http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/springfield-armory-xd-s-recall-update-review-of-upgraded-guns/)
That may have been their initial guidance. From their website:
Here is a review of an upgraded pistol:
Springfield Armory XD-S Recall – Update & Review of Upgraded Guns
Link (http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/springfield-armory-xd-s-recall-update-review-of-upgraded-guns/)
Yeah, they must have modified the instructions. I wanted to send mine in the original box but i read instructions that said not to. A moot point at this juncture. I hope everyone gets theirs back quickly with all accompanying accessories.
mffjm8509
10-28-2013, 21:07
Got my notification this afternoon and my XDs will be back on Wednesday, also with an extra magazine. Going to have it out on the range this Sunday!
Got mine back with extra mag yesterday. :lifter
Shipped in original box on 11 Sept 13, returned in original box 20 Dec 13 with 7 round magazine as advertised. Plan on putting a couple hundred rounds through it this weekend. Will post an update when complete. Nice to have it back - T7L
Shipped in original box on 11 Sept 13, returned in original box 20 Dec 13 with 7 round magazine as advertised. Plan on putting a couple hundred rounds through it this weekend. Will post an update when complete. Nice to have it back - T7L
They must have recd. a bunch of them the week they got yours that is a little over 3 months. Mine was recd. by them 9-3 and I got it back 11-3. Has anyone heard how many they got back?
I agree, I think a few retailers or warehouse sent in their inventory just ahead of me.
Put 100 rounds 230 grain PPU ball through it this weekend. Wanted to put another 100 through it but didn't have time. Trigger feels a little smoother and more linear all the way up until it breaks. It does feel lighter but that might be attributed to my perception of the added smoothness. First round at 7 meters broke clean and right in the X. It is still at least as precise as when it left.
Had one consistent failure to feed the next to the last round out of one of my 5 rounders. Have to check the spring and/or magazine and get it replaced. All others worked flawlessly. Just have to get that one magazine taken care of, for now it is in the "time out" box. Overall, very impressed with the work and service. The 7-rounder is a nice touch.