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Spicer Steering recall
Recalled February 17, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99E005000 · Spicer
Hazard
SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THEM.
Units
864 units
Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: SPICER 6,000 OR 8,000 LB. RATED CAPACITY FRONT STEER AXLES. THE TIE ROD END CAN PULL OUTBOARD AND SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD TUBE DUE TO IMPROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TIE ROD END AND THE FEMALE TUBE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THEM.
Product
Spicer FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer(s)
DANA CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →