Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #00E047010

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00E047010 by Meritor, Inc.. Includes 19,000 affected units, ARVINMERITOR/AFTERMARKET BALL SOCKETS, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: aftermarket model 20-edl ball sockets shipped from trw from june 14 through july 15, 1999; from october 4 through november 14, 1999; and from may 15 through june 23, 2000, 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: 00E047010

Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-06-27T00:00:00

Subject: Arvinmeritor/aftermarket ball sockets

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 19,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: aftermarket model 20-edl ball sockets shipped from trw from june 14 through july 15, 1999; from october 4 through november 14, 1999; and from may 15 through june 23, 2000, 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

Metadata

SID: row-k8g3~h9f3_34ra

NHTSA ID: 00E047010

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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