Recall 02V037001 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 1999-2000 RELIANCE TRAILER STURDYWELD
RECALL This recall affects up to 15 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V037001 |
| Manufacturer | RELIANCE TRAILER COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 15 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON SOME TRAILERS 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.
Safety Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEGAN FEBRUARY 28, 2002. 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 RELIANCE TRAILERS AT 1-800-444-9772.
Related Recalls for RELIANCE TRAILER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V174000 | 2007 RELIANCE TRAILER TRANSFER TRAILER CHASSIS | TRAILER HITCHES | 508 | |
| 99V153000 | 1999 RELIANCE TRAILER FLATBED TRAILER | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 26 | |
| 02V139005 | 2000 RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | 47 | |
| 02V210003 | 2001 RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | 812 |