General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V044009

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V044009 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 6,386 affected units, GM/TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/TIE ROD, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. 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 april 24, 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V044009

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2001-04-17T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/trw steering systems/tie rod

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 6,386

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01030

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. 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 april 24, 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-8m4v~9anc.pbax

NHTSA ID: 01V044009

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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