Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02E017004

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E017004 by Meritor, Inc.. Includes 18 affected units, PIERCE/ARVINMERITOR/TRW/BALL SOCKETS, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Arvinmeritor tie rod end service kits shipped between march 1 and december 1, 2000. the date codes involved are 9l1, 9l2, 9l3, 9l4, 9l5, 9m1, 9m2, 9m3, 9m4, oa1, oa2, oa3, oa4, oa5, ob1, ob2, ob3, ob4, oc1, oc2, oc3, oc4, od1, od2, od3, od4, oe1, oe2, of2, of3, of4, og1, og2, og3, og4. the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature deterioration of the socket in some applications. this could lead to tie rod end ball separation from the socket.

Corrective Action

Pierce will notify its customers and replace the ball socket assemblies 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 pierce at 888-974-3723.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02E017004

Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-10-08T00:00:00

Subject: Pierce/arvinmeritor/trw/ball sockets

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 18

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Arvinmeritor tie rod end service kits shipped between march 1 and december 1, 2000. the date codes involved are 9l1, 9l2, 9l3, 9l4, 9l5, 9m1, 9m2, 9m3, 9m4, oa1, oa2, oa3, oa4, oa5, ob1, ob2, ob3, ob4, oc1, oc2, oc3, oc4, od1, od2, od3, od4, oe1, oe2, of2, of3, of4, og1, og2, og3, og4. the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature deterioration of the socket in some applications. this could lead to tie rod end ball separation from the socket.

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

Corrective Action: Pierce will notify its customers and replace the ball socket assemblies 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 pierce at 888-974-3723.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5x2v.xuvc~mb52

NHTSA ID: 02E017004

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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