Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02E017102

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E017102 by Meritor, Inc.. Includes 62,000 affected units, ARVINMERITOR/AFTERMARKET TIE ROD ENDS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: model 20-edl ball socket assemblies incorporated into arvinmeritor aftermarket products manufactured from october 31, 1999, through may 31, 2000, and from june 12, 2000, through august 31, 2000. arvinmeritor has decided to expand the previous trw recall, 00e-047, to include all trw production model ball socket assemblies. certain trw 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.

Corrective Action

Arvinmeritor willnotify its customer and replace the ball socket assemblies free of charge. owner notification began july 17, 2002. 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 arvinmeritor at 248-435-3496.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02E017102

Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-04-02T00:00:00

Subject: Arvinmeritor/aftermarket tie rod ends

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 62,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: model 20-edl ball socket assemblies incorporated into arvinmeritor aftermarket products manufactured from october 31, 1999, through may 31, 2000, and from june 12, 2000, through august 31, 2000. arvinmeritor has decided to expand the previous trw recall, 00e-047, to include all trw production model ball socket assemblies. certain trw 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.

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

Corrective Action: Arvinmeritor willnotify its customer and replace the ball socket assemblies free of charge. owner notification began july 17, 2002. 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 arvinmeritor at 248-435-3496.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-nbi7-b2ew-7ub5

NHTSA ID: 02E017102

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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