Westport Axle Corp. | NHTSA Recall #01E004004

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01E004004 by Westport Axle Corp.. Includes 3,910 affected units, WESTPORT AXLE/TRW TIE ROD ENDS, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: some tie rod ball-socket bearings, part of trie rod assemblies manufactured by trw, have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

Corrective Action

Trw will be notifying westport's customers and providing remedy free of charge. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact westport at 1-216-447-1814 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01E004004
Manufacturer: Westport Axle Corp.
Report Received Date: 2001-09-24T00:00:00
Subject: Westport axle/trw tie rod ends
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 3,910

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Equipment description: some tie rod ball-socket bearings, part of trie rod assemblies manufactured by trw, have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
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 will be notifying westport's customers and providing remedy free of charge. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact westport at 1-216-447-1814 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dk78~cqae.cnbr
NHTSA ID: 01E004004
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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