Defect Description For Recall
Improper Heat Treatment Of Tie Rod Arms Causes Arms To Be Subject To Yielding And Fatigue Cracks.
Make Of Vehicle
ROCKWELL
Model Of Vehicle
ROCKWELL
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
90E046000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Tie Rod Arm Could Fracture And Cause Loss Of Vehicle Control, Which Could Result In An Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace Tie Rod Arms With Arms That Have Been Heat Treated To The Proper Specifications.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Rockwell International
Start Of Manufacture
19900801
End Of Manufacture
19900901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
700
Date Owners Notified
19910107
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
ARVInmeritor Automotive
Date Report Received
19901226