ARVInmeritor Axle Assembly – 00E047005

Defect Description For Recall

Equipment Description: Axle Assemblies Which May Have Been Manufactured With TRW Model 20-Edl Ball Sockets. 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.

Make Of Vehicle

ARVINMERITOR

Model Of Vehicle

AXLE ASSEMBLY

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

00E047005

Component Description

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Effect Of Defect

If This Condition Occurs, The Driver Can Lose Steering Control, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

ARVInmeritor Has Notified Their Original Equipment Manufacturers. TRW Will Be ContActing The Customers And InstruCTIng Them On How And Where To Have Their Vehicle Repaired Free Of Charge.

Vehicle Manufacturer

ARVInmeritor

Start Of Manufacture

19990705

End Of Manufacture

19991018

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

53000

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Meritor, Inc.

Date Report Received

20001002

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard