Defect Description For Recall
On Some Heavy Duty Class 8 Vehicles Equipped With ARVInmeritor Axle Assemblies Which May Have Been Manufactured With TRW Model 20Edl Ball Sockets, The Tie Rod Ball-Socket Bearings Have A Below Specification Case Depth And/Or Hardness Which Can Lead To Premature Wear Out Of The Socket In Some Applications.
Make Of Vehicle
PIERCE
Model Of Vehicle
ENFORCER
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
02V037007
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
Dealers Will Replace The Ball Socket Assemblies. Owner Notification Began October 25, 2002. 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 Pierce At 920-832-3000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing,Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20000301
End Of Manufacture
20001201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
54
Date Owners Notified
20021025
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Date Report Received
20021008
Make Campaign Number
74B35