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TRW Steering recall
Recalled June 18, 2001 · NHTSA recall 00E047008 · TRW
Hazard
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
TRW INCREASED THE POPULATION OF THE AFTERMARKET TIE ROD ENDS. SEE RECALL 00E-047.008.
Units
126,556 units
Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE AS SERVICE OR AFTERMARKET PARTS. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE SOCKET. THESE BEARINGS WERE PRODUCED BETWEEN JULY 5 AND OCTOBER 3, 1999.
What to do
TRW INCREASED THE POPULATION OF THE AFTERMARKET TIE ROD ENDS. SEE RECALL 00E-047.008.
Product
TRW BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY · TRW DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY · TRW TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer(s)
TRW COMMERCIAL STEERING SYS.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →