Defect Description For Recall
The High Strength — Low Alloy Material Which Was Used In The Turnbuckle Style Cross-Tube Axle Assemblies Has Low Impact Resistance Properties. The Turnbuckle Style Cross-Tube Assemblies Are Therefore Susceptible To Fracture Under Impact Loads Due To The Component’S Design Geometry And The Low Impact Resistance Of The Material.
Make Of Vehicle
ROCKWELL
Model Of Vehicle
FRONT DRIVE STEERING AXLE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
93E009000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Impact Fractures Of The Cross-Tube Assemblies Of Thesteerable Drive Axle Can Result In Loss Of Vehicle Control And An Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace The Turnbuckle Style Cross-Tube Assemblies With Cross-Tube Assemblies Of A Different Configuration.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Rockwell International
Start Of Manufacture
19890601
End Of Manufacture
19920401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1526
Date Owners Notified
19930324
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
ARVInmeritor Automotive
Date Report Received
19930312