General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V140001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V140001 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 6,386 affected units, GM/TRW/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (20EDL), component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. 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 1-800-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V140001

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2001-04-10T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/trw/tie rod assembly (20edl)

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 6,386

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01030

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets. The tie rod ball-socket bearings 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 steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. 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 1-800-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-68yj_uphj.dvc8

NHTSA ID: 01V140001

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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