Trw Automotive, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07E101000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07E101000 by Trw Automotive, Inc.. Includes 1,416 affected units, STEERING GEARS, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain trw steering gears, model tas85, manufactured between august 13 and september 13, 2007, installed as original equipment on commercial trucks. these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition.

Corrective Action

Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these steering gears as original equipment. vehicles will be repaired at no cost to the owner. the recall is expected to begin during december 2007. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or trw at 765-429-1768.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07E101000

Manufacturer: Trw Automotive, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-11-28T00:00:00

Subject: Steering gears

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,416

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain trw steering gears, model tas85, manufactured between august 13 and september 13, 2007, installed as original equipment on commercial trucks. these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition.

Consequence Summary: This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these steering gears as original equipment. vehicles will be repaired at no cost to the owner. the recall is expected to begin during december 2007. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or trw at 765-429-1768.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 07E101000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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