Westport Axle Corp. | NHTSA Recall #00E047006

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00E047006 by Westport Axle Corp.. Includes 143 affected units, WESPORT AXLE/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

Westport axle has notified their customers and 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: 00E047006

Manufacturer: Westport Axle Corp.

Report Received Date: 2000-10-24T00:00:00

Subject: Wesport axle/tie rod assembly

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 143

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: Westport axle has notified their customers and 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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SID: row-xgdz.p4cn-7w93

NHTSA ID: 00E047006

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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