Defect Description For Recall
Certain TRW Steering Gears, Model Tas85, Manufactured Between August 13 And September 13, 2007, Installed As Original Equipment On Commercial Trucks. These Steering Gears Contain Potentially DefeCTIve Sector Shafts With An Incorrect Gear Tooth Which May Interfere With The Rack-Piston Teeth, Resulting In A Stick Or Bind Condition.
Make Of Vehicle
TRW
Model Of Vehicle
TAS85
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
07E101000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Has The Potential To Cause The Steering Gear To Stall And Restrict The Steering Turning Angle Of The Vehicle Which Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Each Vehicle Manufacturer Will File A Defect Report And Remedy Plan For Their Vehicles Which Included These Steering Gears As Original Equipment. Vehicles Will Be Repaired At No Cost To The Owner. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During December 2007. Owners Can Contact Either Their Vehicle Manufacturer Or TRW At 765-429-1768.
Vehicle Manufacturer
TRW Automotive Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20070813
End Of Manufacture
20070913
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1416
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
TRW Automotive, Inc.
Date Report Received
20071128