NHTSARecalled Mar 12, 2001 · #01V044006
E-ONE/TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/DRAG LINK
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS AND MANUFACTURED BY TRW. 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
- E-ONE/TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/DRAG LINK
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- E-One Incorporated
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
What you should do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BALL SOCKETS AND/OR DRAG LINKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 1, 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 TRW CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-280-3287 OR E-ONE AT 1-352-237-1122.