EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH
— Recall Campaign #00E047004
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 6,686 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
00E047004
| Manufacturer: | DANA CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 12, 2000 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 00E047004 |
| Units affected: | 6,686 |
- Description:
- EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
- Consequeces:
- IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- TRW WILL BE NOTIFYING DANA'S CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDING REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRW CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-280-3287.
- Notes:
- ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).