Defect Description For Recall
Replacement Clamp Assemblies And Drag Link Assemblies That Contain A Potentially DefeCTIve 5/8-11-Grade B Prevailing Torque Hex Nut Manufactured Between November 14 And December 12, 2003. If The Final Tightening Of The 5/8-11-Grade B Prevailing Torque Hex Nut Is Less Than 65 Lb.-Ft, The Clamp Load Would Be Unacceptably Low And Could Compromise The Integrity Of The Drag Link To The Point Where The Ball Socket Could Separate From The Drag Link Causing Loss Of Steering Control.
Make Of Vehicle
TRW
Model Of Vehicle
DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
04E003000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Link:Drag:ConneCTIon
Effect Of Defect
Loss Of Steering Control Could Result In A Vehicle Crash, Possibly Causing Injuries Or Death.
Fix Defect
TRW Has Notified The Vehicle Manufacturers Which They Will Notify Their Customers. Notification To Customer Began January 14, 2004. The Remedy Is To Either Torque The Nut To 75 – 85 Lb.-Ft. Of Torque, Or To Replace The DefeCTIve Nut With A New One. This Repair Will Be Preformed At No Cost To The Customer.
Vehicle Manufacturer
TRW Automotive Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20031114
End Of Manufacture
20031212
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1527
Date Owners Notified
20040114
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
TRW Commercial Steering Sys.
Date Report Received
20040112