Trw recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
TRW will notify their distributors and the known owners, and will refund the owners for the returned parts, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2018. Owners may contact TRW customer service at 1-248-863-2437.
Vehicles covered
- Trw Outer Tie Rod
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E080000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Trw Automotive Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 9, 2018
- Owners notified
- Oct 8, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,392
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 1, 2016 to Mar 30, 2018
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
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.
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.