Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Four-Wheel, Self-Propelled, Off-Road Loader Equipped With TRW 20-Edl Ball-Socket Assemblies. Certain Of The Ball-Socket Bearings Have A Below Specification Case Depth And/Or Hardness Which Can Lead To Premature Wear Out Of The Socket. These Bearings Were Produced Between July 5 And October 3, 1999.
Make Of Vehicle
ATHEY
Model Of Vehicle
712
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
00V246309
Component Description
Steering:Linkages
Effect Of Defect
If This Condition Occurs, The Driver Can Lose Partial Control Of The Right Front Wheel, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Ball-Socket Assemblies.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Athey Products Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19990511
End Of Manufacture
20001011
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
17
Date Owners Notified
20010329
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Athey Products Corp.
Date Report Received
20001102