Defect Description For Recall
On Some Trailers 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
RELIANCE TRAILER
Model Of Vehicle
STURDYWELD
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
02V037001
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 Is Began February 28, 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 Reliance Trailers At 1-800-444-9772.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Reliance Trailer Company
Start Of Manufacture
19991001
End Of Manufacture
20000430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15
Date Owners Notified
20020228
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Reliance Trailer Company
Date Report Received
20020129