Defect Description For Recall
Certain Tie Rod Clamps Installed On ARVInmeritor Tie Rod Assemblies Which Confirm The Tie Rod And Cross Tube Threaded ConneCTIons At Both Ends Of The Tie Rod Could Fail. The Tie Rod Assemblies Using These Clamps Were Shipped To ARVInmeritor Customers Between July 1 And November 3, 2004, With Axle Models 17110, 17111, Ff946, Fg941, Fg943, Fg952, Fh941, Fh946, Fl951, Mfs18, And Mfs20.
Make Of Vehicle
ARVINMERITOR
Model Of Vehicle
17110
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
04E088000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If Both Clamps Were To Fail And The Cross Tube Start To Unscrew, Significant Vehicle Misalignment Would Evolve With The Potential For The Tie Rod End To Separate From The Cross Tube, Resulting In Loss Of Steering Control And Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
ARVInmeritor Will Replace The Tie Rod Assembly Clamps Free Of Charge. The Recall Began January 4, 2005. 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 ARVInmeritor At 1-866-668-7221.
Vehicle Manufacturer
ARVInmeritor Automotive
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1173
Date Owners Notified
20050104
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Date Report Received
20041126