1999 MERITOR E-10148 Recall

Campaign:
99E005001 on 03/07/2003
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Affected:
158
Defect:
Meritor elucid tie rods part nos. e-10148 and e-10149. the tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the female tube.
Consequence:
Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the tie rod ends free of charge.
Notes:
Owner notification began march 19, 1999.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 meritor.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1999 MERITOR E-10148 TSB

Bulletin:
TP-1554
Component:
017500 steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Summary:
Meritor: technical bulletin information instructions provided on inspecting & replacing the tie rod arms and tie rod end castle nut torques. *lj

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