Trw Automotive, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09E041000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09E041000 by Trw Automotive, Inc.. Includes 2,586 affected units, INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMNS, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Trw automotive is recalling 2,586 igen3 intermediate steering columns which were shipped to certain vehicle manufacturers between april 21 and may 26, 2009, for use as original and/or replacement equipment on heavy trucks. the weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)

Corrective Action

Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. the affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. the recall began on july 2, 2009. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or trw commercial steering systems at 1-765-429-1768.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09E041000

Manufacturer: Trw Automotive, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-07-07T00:00:00

Subject: Intermediate steering columns

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 2,586

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Trw automotive is recalling 2,586 igen3 intermediate steering columns which were shipped to certain vehicle manufacturers between april 21 and may 26, 2009, for use as original and/or replacement equipment on heavy trucks. the weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)

Consequence Summary: Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. this condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.

Corrective Action: Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. the affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. the recall began on july 2, 2009. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or trw commercial steering systems at 1-765-429-1768.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09E041000

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