Trw recall: Suspension
What is wrong
TRW Automotive Inc (TRW) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement Left Hand and Right Hand Lower Ball Joints, sold for use on Toyota 4Runner, Sequioa and Tundra vehicles. These ball joints were built incorrectly with a vented dust shield on the ball joint stud, which could allow contamination to enter the joint, possibly causing wear and looseness.
What could happen
The ball stud wear may result in the ball stud separating from the steering knuckle, causing a loss of steering, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
TRW will notify owners and will replace the affected ball joints, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2017. Owners may contact TRW Wixom Customer Service at 1-248-863-2437 or the ZF Services hotline at 1-800-321-0784.
Vehicles covered
- Trw Ball Joint
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17E023000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Trw Automotive Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 5, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jun 19, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,086
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 1, 2013 to Jul 31, 2014
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Trw recall: Steering Jun 26, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.