Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Axle Assemblies Which May Have Been Manufactured With TRW Model 20-Edl Ball Sockets. The Tie Rod Ball-Socket Bearings Have A Below Specification Case Depth And/Or Hardness Which Can Lead To Premature Deterioration Of The Socket In Some Applications.
Make Of Vehicle
WESTPORT AXLE
Model Of Vehicle
AXLE ASSEMBLY
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
00E047006
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If This Condition Occurs, The Driver Can Lose Steering Control, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
WeSTPort Axle Has Notified Their Customers And TRW Will Be ContActing The Customers And InstruCTIng Them On How And Where To Have Their Vehicle Repaired Free Of Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
WeSTPort Axle Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
143
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
WeSTPort Axle Corp.
Date Report Received
20001024