Trw Automotive, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #87E016000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 87E016000 by Trw Automotive, Inc.. Includes 39,391 affected units, STEERING:GEAR:RACK AND PINION, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

During the remanufacturing process, yokes may have been improperly adjusted on certain power rack and pinion steering units.

Corrective Action

Replace or repair power steering remanufactured units.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 87E016000

Manufacturer: Trw Automotive, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1987-05-05T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:gear:rack and pinion

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 39,391

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: During the remanufacturing process, yokes may have been improperly adjusted on certain power rack and pinion steering units.

Consequence Summary: The above improper adjustment could result in momentarydisengagement of the rack and the pinion, skipping of the steering gear teethand a ratcheting sound. if this condition occurs and there is a loss of powersteering assist, engine stalling, power steering pump, belt or hose failure,loss of steering might occur without prior warning and could result in avehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Replace or repair power steering remanufactured units.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 87E016000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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