Arvinmeritor Automotive | NHTSA Recall #93E009000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 93E009000 by Arvinmeritor Automotive. Includes 1,526 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:SLEEVE:TIE ROD:ADJUSTABLE, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The high strength -- low alloy material which was used in the turnbuckle style cross-tube axle assemblies has low impact resistance properties. The turnbuckle style cross-tube assemblies are therefore susceptible to fracture under impact loads due to the component's design geometry and the low impact resistance of the material.

Corrective Action

Replace the turnbuckle style cross-tube assemblies with cross-tube assemblies of a different configuration.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 93E009000

Manufacturer: Arvinmeritor Automotive

Report Received Date: 1993-03-12T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages:sleeve:tie rod:adjustable

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,526

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: The high strength -- low alloy material which was used in the turnbuckle style cross-tube axle assemblies has low impact resistance properties. The turnbuckle style cross-tube assemblies are therefore susceptible to fracture under impact loads due to the component's design geometry and the low impact resistance of the material.

Consequence Summary: Impact fractures of the cross-tube assemblies of thesteerable drive axle can result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Corrective Action: Replace the turnbuckle style cross-tube assemblies with cross-tube assemblies of a different configuration.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 93E009000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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