1999 ATHEY ATHEY Recall

Campaign:

01V139002 on 05/17/2001

Component:

Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly

Affected:

251

Defect:

Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets. the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

Consequence:

If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. 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 athey at 1-919-556-5171.

Notes:

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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