9999 TRW BALL JOINT Recalls (2)

Campaign:

17E023000 on 05/10/2017

Component:

Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint

Manufactured:

01/31/2013 - 07/30/2014

Affected:

6,086

Defect:

Trw automotive inc (trw) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement left hand and right hand lower ball joints, sold for use on toyota 4runner, sequioa and tundra vehicles. these ball joints were built incorrectly with a vented dust shield on the ball joint stud, which could allow contamination to enter the joint, possibly causing wear and looseness.

Consequence:

The ball stud wear may result in the ball stud separating from the steering knuckle, causing a loss of steering, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Trw will notify owners and will replace the affected ball joints, free of charge. the recall began on june 19, 2017. owners may contact trw wixom customer service at 1-248-863-2437 or the zf services hotline at 1-800-321-0784.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Campaign:

18E048000 on 06/27/2018

Component:

Steering

Manufactured:

12/10/2017 - 12/16/2017

Affected:

310

Defect:

Trw automotive inc (trw) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement ball joints, part number jbj343. these ball joints have attachments nuts that are the incorrect size, possibly causing a loss of steering control.

Consequence:

A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Trw will notify the known purchasers and owners, and reimburse them for the returned ball joints, free of charge. the recall began on august 24, 2018. owners may contact trw customer service at 1-248-863-2437.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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