NHTSA Recall 01V141002
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V141002; Date: Aug. 1, 2001
if this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Neoplan An440l
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Neoplan Usa Corp.
Affected Units:: 35
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with arvinmeritor axles built with trw tie rod ball-socket bearings, part no. Trw 24 dl. These 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:
Arvinmeritor/trw will notify customers and replace the tie rod ends. 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 arvinmeritor at 517-647-0409 or neoplan at 1-719-336-3256.
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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