Recall 01V044004 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 2000-2000 BEAVER SOLITAIRE
RECALL This recall affects up to 117 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V044004 |
| Manufacturer | SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 117 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
Safety Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BALL SOCKETS AND/OR DRAG LINKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 16, 2001. 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 SMC AT 1-800-344-6332 OR TRW CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-280-3287.
Related Recalls for BEAVER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V278000 | 2000 BEAVER MONTEREY | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 8,581 | |
| 03V103000 | 2001 BEAVER MONTEREY | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 44 | |
| 02V004007 | 2002 BEAVER MONTEREY | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 232 | |
| 01V097001 | 2000 BEAVER MONTEREY | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 828 | |
| 00V250000 | 1999 BEAVER MARQUIS | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 577 | |
| 01V128003 | 2000 BEAVER PATRIOT | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 828 | |
| 00V173000 | 2000 BEAVER MONTEREY | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 691 | |
| 98V167009 | 1998 BEAVER MARQUIS | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE | 413 | |
| 01V130001 | 1999 BEAVER MARQUIS | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1,438 | |
| 03V166000 | 1999 BEAVER MARQUIS | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 0 |