Reliance Trailer Company | NHTSA Recall #02V037001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V037001 by Reliance Trailer Company. Includes 15 affected units, RELIANCE/ARVINMERITOR/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (20EDL), component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On some trailers equipped with arvinmeritor 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 is began february 28, 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 reliance trailers at 1-800-444-9772.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V037001
Manufacturer: Reliance Trailer Company
Report Received Date: 2002-01-29T00:00:00
Subject: Reliance/arvinmeritor/tie rod assembly (20edl)
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 15

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On some trailers equipped with arvinmeritor 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 is began february 28, 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 reliance trailers at 1-800-444-9772.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-hmp6.5gsb.prpv
NHTSA ID: 02V037001
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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