Recall 01E004004: Steering, Linkages, Tie Rod Assembly

NHTSA recall 01E004004 · announced September 24, 2001 · Westport Axle · 3,910 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: SOME TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS, PART OF TRIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW, HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.

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 WILL BE NOTIFYING WESTPORT'S CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDING REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. 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 WESTPORT AT 1-216-447-1814 OR TRW CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-280-3287.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.