Defect Description For Recall
TRW Automotive Is Recalling Certain Igen3 Intermediate Steering Columns Which Were Shipped To Various Vehicle Manufacturers Between May 10, 2007 And April 20, 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
10E026000
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 Safety Recall Began On June 22, 2010. Owners May Contact Their Vehicle Manufacturer Or TRW Commercial Steering Systems At 1-765-429-1768.
Vehicle Manufacturer
TRW Automotive Inc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
35056
Date Owners Notified
20100622
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
TRW Automotive, Inc.
Date Report Received
20100622