9999 ROCKWELL FRONT DRIVE STEERING AXLE Recall

Campaign:

93E009000 on 03/24/1993

Component:

Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly

Manufactured:

05/31/1989 - 03/31/1992

Affected:

1,526

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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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