NHTSA Recall 01V139002
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V139002; Date: May. 2, 2001
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Athey Athey
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Athey Products Corp.
Affected Units:: 251
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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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