Pierce Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #02V037007

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V037007 by Pierce Manufacturing. Includes 54 affected units, PIERCE/ARVINMERITOR/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (20EDL), component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles 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 began october 25, 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 pierce at 920-832-3000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V037007

Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing

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

Subject: Pierce/arvinmeritor/tie rod assembly (20edl)

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 54

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 74B35

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles 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 began october 25, 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 pierce at 920-832-3000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-neup.ercw_uauy

NHTSA ID: 02V037007

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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