EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS
— Recall Campaign #01E004001
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS, PART NO. TRW 24 DL AND MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14 THROUGH JULY 25, 1999, HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,346 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
01E004001
| Manufacturer: | TRW COMMERCIAL STEERING SYS. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 05, 2001 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 01E004001 |
| Units affected: | 1,346 |
- Description:
- EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS, PART NO. TRW 24 DL AND MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14 THROUGH JULY 25, 1999, HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT 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 WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DANA CORPORATION AT 419-535-4664 OR 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).