Trw Commercial Steering Sys. | NHTSA Recall #00E047007

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00E047007 by Trw Commercial Steering Sys.. Includes 109,929 affected units, TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. the suspect tie rods contain 20 edl 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 deterioration of the socket. these bearings were produced between july 5 and october 3, 1999.

Corrective Action

Trw has notified the original equipment manufacturers and they will notify their customers and instruct them on how and where to get their vehicle repaired free of charge. trw has increased the total population of the ball socket assemblies. see recall 00e-047.007.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00E047007

Manufacturer: Trw Commercial Steering Sys.

Report Received Date: 2001-06-18T00:00:00

Subject: Trw steering systems/tie rod assemblies

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 109,929

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. the suspect tie rods contain 20 edl 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 deterioration of the socket. these bearings were produced between july 5 and october 3, 1999.

Consequence Summary: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Trw has notified the original equipment manufacturers and they will notify their customers and instruct them on how and where to get their vehicle repaired free of charge. trw has increased the total population of the ball socket assemblies. see recall 00e-047.007.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 00E047007

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Created At: 1742808662

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