Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #00E047005

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00E047005 by Meritor, Inc.. Includes 53,000 affected units, ARVINMERTOR/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20-edl ball sockets. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature deterioration of the socket in some applications.

Corrective Action

Arvinmeritor has notified their original equipment manufacturers. trw will be contacting the customers and instructing them on how and where to have their vehicle repaired free of charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00E047005

Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2000-10-02T00:00:00

Subject: Arvinmertor/tie rod assembly

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 53,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20-edl ball sockets. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature deterioration of the socket in some applications.

Consequence Summary: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Arvinmeritor has notified their original equipment manufacturers. trw will be contacting the customers and instructing them on how and where to have their vehicle repaired free of charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 00E047005

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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