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