Arvinmeritor Automotive | NHTSA Recall #04E088000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E088000 by Arvinmeritor Automotive. Includes 1,173 affected units, ARVINMERITOR/TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain tie rod clamps installed on arvinmeritor tie rod assemblies which confirm the tie rod and cross tube threaded connections at both ends of the tie rod could fail. the tie rod assemblies using these clamps were shipped to arvinmeritor customers between july 1 and november 3, 2004, with axle models 17110, 17111, ff946, fg941, fg943, fg952, fh941, fh946, fl951, mfs18, and mfs20.

Corrective Action

Arvinmeritor will replace the tie rod assembly clamps free of charge. the recall began january 4, 2005. 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 1-866-668-7221.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E088000
Manufacturer: Arvinmeritor Automotive
Report Received Date: 2004-11-26T00:00:00
Subject: Arvinmeritor/tie rod assemblies
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 1,173

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Certain tie rod clamps installed on arvinmeritor tie rod assemblies which confirm the tie rod and cross tube threaded connections at both ends of the tie rod could fail. the tie rod assemblies using these clamps were shipped to arvinmeritor customers between july 1 and november 3, 2004, with axle models 17110, 17111, ff946, fg941, fg943, fg952, fh941, fh946, fl951, mfs18, and mfs20.
Consequence Summary: If both clamps were to fail and the cross tube start to unscrew, significant vehicle misalignment would evolve with the potential for the tie rod end to separate from the cross tube, resulting in loss of steering control and possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Arvinmeritor will replace the tie rod assembly clamps free of charge. the recall began january 4, 2005. 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 1-866-668-7221.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-zxb2.si86.e36u
NHTSA ID: 04E088000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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