NHTSA recall 02V037007
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Pierce Dash and 4 more
Reported Oct 8, 200254 vehicles affectedPIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.Maker’s number 74B35Built Mar 1, 2000 – Dec 1, 2000
The defect
On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
The risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. owner notification began october 25, 2002. 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 pierce at 920-832-3000.