Trw recall: Steering
What is wrong
TRW Automotive Inc (TRW) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement Ball Joints, part number JBJ343. These ball joints have attachments nuts that are the incorrect size, possibly causing a loss of steering control.
What could happen
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
TRW will notify the known purchasers and owners, and reimburse them for the returned ball joints, free of charge. The recall began on August 24, 2018. Owners may contact TRW customer service at 1-248-863-2437.
Vehicles covered
- Trw Ball Joint
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E048000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Trw Automotive Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 26, 2018
- Owners notified
- Aug 24, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 310
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 11, 2017 to Dec 17, 2017
- Part
- Steering
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: Suspension May 5, 2017
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.