NHTSARecalled Mar 6, 2001 · #01V044004
SMC/TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/TIE ROD
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Product details
- Product
- SMC/TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/TIE ROD
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
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What you should do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BALL SOCKETS AND/OR DRAG LINKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 16, 2001. 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 SMC AT 1-800-344-6332 OR TRW CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-280-3287.