OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
00E047006
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Reported Oct 24, 2000 · WESTPORT AXLE CORP.
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20-EDL BALL SOCKETS. THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
WESTPORT AXLE HAS NOTIFIED THEIR CUSTOMERS AND TRW WILL BE CONTACTING THE CUSTOMERS AND INSTRUCTING THEM ON HOW AND WHERE TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE AS OF YET.
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