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NHTSARecalled Apr 30, 2001 · #01V140002

FOREST RIVER/TRW/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (20EDL)

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS/DRAG LINKS. THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Product details

Product
FOREST RIVER/TRW/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (20EDL)
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES. TRW IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. 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 AT OR FOREST RIVER AT 1-219-533-5934.

View the official CPSC notice