Trw Automotive, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04E003000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E003000 by Trw Automotive, Inc.. Includes 1,527 affected units, TRW/DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Replacement clamp assemblies and drag link assemblies that contain a potentially defective 5/8-11-grade b prevailing torque hex nut manufactured between november 14 and december 12, 2003. if the final tightening of the 5/8-11-grade b prevailing torque hex nut is less than 65 lb.-ft, the clamp load would be unacceptably low and could compromise the integrity of the drag link to the point where the ball socket could separate from the drag link causing loss of steering control.

Corrective Action

Trw has notified the vehicle manufacturers which they will notify their customers. notification to customer began january 14, 2004. the remedy is to either torque the nut to 75 - 85 lb.-ft. Of torque, or to replace the defective nut with a new one. this repair will be preformed at no cost to the customer.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E003000

Manufacturer: Trw Automotive, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-01-12T00:00:00

Subject: Trw/drag link assemblies

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,527

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Replacement clamp assemblies and drag link assemblies that contain a potentially defective 5/8-11-grade b prevailing torque hex nut manufactured between november 14 and december 12, 2003. if the final tightening of the 5/8-11-grade b prevailing torque hex nut is less than 65 lb.-ft, the clamp load would be unacceptably low and could compromise the integrity of the drag link to the point where the ball socket could separate from the drag link causing loss of steering control.

Consequence Summary: Loss of steering control could result in a vehicle crash, possibly causing injuries or death.

Corrective Action: Trw has notified the vehicle manufacturers which they will notify their customers. notification to customer began january 14, 2004. the remedy is to either torque the nut to 75 - 85 lb.-ft. Of torque, or to replace the defective nut with a new one. this repair will be preformed at no cost to the customer.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-j78a~tw4e_kwhs

NHTSA ID: 04E003000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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