Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Trucks Equipped With Drag Link Assemblies Containing 24-Dl Model Ball Sockets And Manufactured By TRW. 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.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
8000
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V044011
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Link:Drag:ConneCTIon
Effect Of Defect
If This Condition Occurs, The Driver Can Lose Partial Control Of The Right Front Wheel, Possibly Resulting In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The DefeCTIve Drag Links. Owner Notification Began June 12, 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 Ford At 1-800-392-3673 Or TRW Customer Service At 1-866-280-3287.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19990731
End Of Manufacture
19991231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4101
Date Owners Notified
20010612
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20010511
Make Campaign Number
01S17