Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V140002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V140002 by Forest River, Inc.. Includes 160 affected units, FOREST RIVER/TRW/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (20EDL), component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor homes built on spartan chassis equipped with axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets/drag links. 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 drag link assemblies. trw is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. 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 trw at or forest river at 1-219-533-5934.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V140002

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-04-30T00:00:00

Subject: Forest river/trw/tie rod assembly (20edl)

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 160

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: motor homes built on spartan chassis equipped with axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets/drag links. 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 drag link assemblies. trw is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. 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 trw at or forest river at 1-219-533-5934.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ygdg-2n92-a2hp

NHTSA ID: 01V140002

Position: N/A

Created At: 1741512641

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Updated At: 1741512641

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