9999 TRW OUTER TIE ROD Recall

Campaign:

18E080000 on 08/14/2018

Component:

Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly

Manufactured:

02/29/2016 - 02/28/2018

Affected:

1,999

Defect:

Trw automotive inc (trw) is recalling certain outer tie rods, part number jte7042, sold as replacement parts for certain 1988-2000 general motors vehicles. the locking nut on these outer tie rod assemblies may not lock as designed, allowing the tie rod to separate and cause a loss of steering.

Consequence:

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

Correction:

Trw will notify their distributors and the known owners, and will refund the owners for the returned parts, free of charge. the recall began october 8, 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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