OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

93E009000

Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly

Reported Mar 12, 1993 · ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL

Summary

THE HIGH STRENGTH -- LOW ALLOY MATERIAL WHICH WAS USED IN THE TURNBUCKLE STYLE CROSS-TUBE AXLE ASSEMBLIES HAS LOW IMPACT RESISTANCE PROPERTIES. THE TURNBUCKLE STYLE CROSS-TUBE ASSEMBLIES ARE THEREFORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FRACTURE UNDER IMPACT LOADS DUE TO THE COMPONENT'S DESIGN GEOMETRY AND THE LOW IMPACT RESISTANCE OF THE MATERIAL.

Consequence

IMPACT FRACTURES OF THE CROSS-TUBE ASSEMBLIES OF THESTEERABLE DRIVE AXLE CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE THE TURNBUCKLE STYLE CROSS-TUBE ASSEMBLIES WITH CROSS-TUBE ASSEMBLIES OF A DIFFERENT CONFIGURATION.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FRONT DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLIES WITH LOAD RATING FROM 16,000TO 23,000 LBS.

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