Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Model 20-Edl Ball Socket Assemblies Incorporated Into ARVInmeritor Axles Manufactured From October 31, 1999, Through May 31, 2000, And From June 12, 2000, Through August 31, 2000. ARVInmeritor Has Decided To Expand The Previous TRW Recall, 00E-047, To Include All TRW ProduCTIon Model Ball Socket Assemblies. Certain TRW 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
02E017002
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
Effect Of Defect
If This Condition Occurs, The Driver Can Lose Partial Control Of The Right Front Wheel, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
ARVInmeritor Willnotify Its Customer And Replace The Ball Socket Assemblies 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 ARVInmeritor At 248-435-3496.
Vehicle Manufacturer
ARVInmeritor
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
119000
Date Owners Notified
20020401
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020402