Defect Description For Recall
Affinia Is Recalling 5,700 Aftermarket Chassis Tie Rod Assemblies Manufactured From March 28, 2006 Through March 17, 2008, Sold For Use On My 1998 And 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 And 3500 Heavy Duty Trucks. The Dust Seal Supplied With The Chassis Tie Rods Were Manufactured To The Wrong Specification. As A Consequence, The Dust Seal May Prevent The Ball StUD Of The Chassis Tie Rod From Properly Seating Into The Taper Of The Vehicle Steering Knuckle During Aftermarket Installation.
Make Of Vehicle
AC Delco
Model Of Vehicle
45A0871
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
08E027000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If This Condition Remains Undetected, The Bolt Can Eventually Unseat Completely, Causing The Affected Wheel To Disengage From The Steering Mechanism, Possibly Resulting In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Affinia Will Notify Owners And Replace The Affected Chassis Tie Rod Assemblies Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During April 2008. Owners May Contact Affinia At 734-827-5400.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Affinia Group, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
5700
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Brake Parts Inc.
Date Report Received
20080328