Safari Motor Coaches, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V044004

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V044004 by Safari Motor Coaches, Inc.. Includes 117 affected units, SMC/TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/TIE ROD, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor home chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. the suspect tie rods contain 24-dl 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 wear of the socket.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began march 16, 2001. 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 smc at 1-800-344-6332 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V044004

Manufacturer: Safari Motor Coaches, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-03-06T00:00:00

Subject: Smc/trw steering systems/tie rod

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 117

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: motor home chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. the suspect tie rods contain 24-dl 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 wear of the socket.

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

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began march 16, 2001. 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 smc at 1-800-344-6332 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-rubv.95is.wj4b

NHTSA ID: 01V044004

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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