Recall 00E047008: Steering, Linkages, Tie Rod Assembly

NHTSA recall 00E047008 · announced June 18, 2001 · Trw · 126,556 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE AS SERVICE OR AFTERMARKET PARTS. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE SOCKET. THESE BEARINGS WERE PRODUCED BETWEEN JULY 5 AND OCTOBER 3, 1999.

The risk

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

TRW INCREASED THE POPULATION OF THE AFTERMARKET TIE ROD ENDS. SEE RECALL 00E-047.008.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 2000.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 TRW CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-280-3287. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.