TRW Ball Socket Assembly – 00E047008

Defect Description For Recall

Equipment Description: Ball Socket Assemblies Sold For Use As Service Or Aftermarket Parts. Certain Of The Ball-Socket Bearings Have A Below Specification Case Depth And/Or Hardness Which Can Lead To Premature Deterioration Of The Socket. These Bearings Were Produced Between July 5 And October 3, 1999.

Make Of Vehicle

TRW

Model Of Vehicle

BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

00E047008

Component Description

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Effect Of Defect

If This Condition Occurs, The Driver Can Lose Partial Control Of The Right Front Wheel, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

TRW Increased The Population Of The Aftermarket Tie Rod Ends. See Recall 00E-047.008.

Vehicle Manufacturer

TRW Commercial Steering Sys.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

126556

Date Owners Notified

20000830

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

TRW Commercial Steering Sys.

Date Report Received

20010618

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard