Outer Tie Rod Nut may Loosen – TRW

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E080
Manufacturer TRW Automotive Inc
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,999

 

Outer Tie Rod Nut may Loosen

A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

TRW Automotive Inc (TRW) is recalling certain Outer Tie Rods, part number JTE7042, sold as replacement parts for certain 1988-2000 General Motors vehicles. The locking nut on these outer tie rod assemblies may not lock as designed, allowing the tie rod to separate and cause a loss of steering.

 

Remedy

TRW will notify their distributors and the known owners, and will refund the owners for the returned parts, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact TRW customer service at 1-248-863-2437.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 


Recall Acknowledgement

September 7, 2018

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18E080-1996.pdf

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