Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Tie Rod Assemblies Manufactured By TRW. The Suspect Tie Rods Contain 24-Dl Model Ball Sockets. Certain Of The Tie Rod Ball-Socket Bearings Have A Below Specification Case Depth And/Or Hardness Which Can Lead To Premature Wear Out Of The Socket. These Bearings Were Produced Between July 14, And July 25, 1999.
Make Of Vehicle
TRW
Model Of Vehicle
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
01E004000
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 Will Notify Owners To Have The Ball Socket Assemblies Replaced Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began February 12, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact TRW Customer Service At 1-866-280-3287.
Vehicle Manufacturer
TRW Commercial Steering Sys.
Start Of Manufacture
19990714
End Of Manufacture
19990725
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
26000
Date Owners Notified
20010212
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
TRW Commercial Steering Sys.
Date Report Received
20010201