Defect Description For Recall
TRW Automotive Is Recalling 2,586 Igen3 Intermediate Steering Columns Which Were Shipped To Certain Vehicle Manufacturers Between April 21 And May 26, 2009, For Use As Original And/Or Replacement Equipment On Heavy Trucks. The Weld Around The Igen3 Steering Shaft Tube That Secures The Spline Tube To The Intermediate Tube May Be Mislocated (I.E., Not Fully Over The Seam Created When The Tubes Are Pressed Together.)
Make Of Vehicle
TRW
Model Of Vehicle
IGEN3
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
09E041000
Component Description
Steering:Column
Effect Of Defect
Mislocated Welds May Result In Torsional And Axial Strength Falling Below Acceptable Levels. This Condition Could Result In Separation Of The Steering Column, Loss Of Steering Control And A Vehicle Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
Each Vehicle Manufacturer Will Provide A Remedy Plan And Notification Schedule. The Affected Vehicles Will Be Repaired Without Charge To The Owners. The Recall Began On July 2, 2009. Owners May Contact Their Vehicle Manufacturer Or TRW Commercial Steering Systems At 1-765-429-1768.
Vehicle Manufacturer
TRW Automotive Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20090421
End Of Manufacture
20090526
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
2586
Date Owners Notified
20090702
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
TRW Automotive, Inc.
Date Report Received
20090707