2000 BEAVER PATRIOT RECALL - #01V044004
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 BEAVER PATRIOT |
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| Manufacturer |
SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC |
| Manufactured between |
7/20/1999 - 10/11/1999 |
| Recalled on |
3/8/2001 |
| Influenced by |
SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
3/16/2001 |
| # Affected |
117 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BALL SOCKETS AND/OR DRAG LINKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 16, 2001. 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 SMC AT 1-800-344-6332 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). |
| See also |
2000 BEAVER PATRIOT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2000 BEAVER PATRIOT Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2000 BEAVER PATRIOT Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2000 BEAVER PATRIOT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2000 BEAVER PATRIOT Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2000 BEAVER PATRIOT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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