NHTSA Recall 08E027000
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NHTSA Recall 08E027000
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NHTSA Recall 08E027000
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08E027000
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE AC DELCO
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL 45A0871
MODEL YEAR 9999
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT AFFINIA GROUP, INC.
VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT E
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 5700
RECALL INITIATOR (MFG/OVSC/ODI) MFR
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS BRAKE PARTS INC.
REPORT RECEIVED DATE March 28, 2008
RECORD CREATION DATE April 2, 2008
DEFECT SUMMARY AFFINIA IS RECALLING 5,700 AFTERMARKET CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 28, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 1998 AND 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DUST SEAL SUPPLIED WITH THE CHASSIS TIE RODS WERE MANUFACTURED TO THE WRONG SPECIFICATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE DUST SEAL MAY PREVENT THE BALL STUD OF THE CHASSIS TIE ROD FROM PROPERLY SEATING INTO THE TAPER OF THE VEHICLE STEERING KNUCKLE DURING AFTERMARKET INSTALLATION.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY IF THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE BOLT CAN EVENTUALLY UNSEAT COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY AFFINIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA AT 734-827-5400.
RECALL NOTES THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET BRAKE PARTS CHASSIS TIE RODS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BY CHRYSLER, LLC.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
RECALL COMPONENT ID 000026396000370661000000020
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08E027000
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE AC DELCO
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL 45A3073
MODEL YEAR 9999
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT AFFINIA GROUP, INC.
VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT E
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 5700
RECALL INITIATOR (MFG/OVSC/ODI) MFR
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS BRAKE PARTS INC.
REPORT RECEIVED DATE March 28, 2008
RECORD CREATION DATE April 2, 2008
DEFECT SUMMARY AFFINIA IS RECALLING 5,700 AFTERMARKET CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 28, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 1998 AND 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DUST SEAL SUPPLIED WITH THE CHASSIS TIE RODS WERE MANUFACTURED TO THE WRONG SPECIFICATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE DUST SEAL MAY PREVENT THE BALL STUD OF THE CHASSIS TIE ROD FROM PROPERLY SEATING INTO THE TAPER OF THE VEHICLE STEERING KNUCKLE DURING AFTERMARKET INSTALLATION.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY IF THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE BOLT CAN EVENTUALLY UNSEAT COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY AFFINIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA AT 734-827-5400.
RECALL NOTES THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET BRAKE PARTS CHASSIS TIE RODS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BY CHRYSLER, LLC.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
RECALL COMPONENT ID 000026396000370662000000020
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08E027000
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE CONTROL CHASSIS
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL DS1456
MODEL YEAR 9999
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT AFFINIA GROUP, INC.
VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT E
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 5700
RECALL INITIATOR (MFG/OVSC/ODI) MFR
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS BRAKE PARTS INC.
REPORT RECEIVED DATE March 28, 2008
RECORD CREATION DATE April 2, 2008
DEFECT SUMMARY AFFINIA IS RECALLING 5,700 AFTERMARKET CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 28, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 1998 AND 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DUST SEAL SUPPLIED WITH THE CHASSIS TIE RODS WERE MANUFACTURED TO THE WRONG SPECIFICATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE DUST SEAL MAY PREVENT THE BALL STUD OF THE CHASSIS TIE ROD FROM PROPERLY SEATING INTO THE TAPER OF THE VEHICLE STEERING KNUCKLE DURING AFTERMARKET INSTALLATION.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY IF THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE BOLT CAN EVENTUALLY UNSEAT COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY AFFINIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA AT 734-827-5400.
RECALL NOTES THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET BRAKE PARTS CHASSIS TIE RODS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BY CHRYSLER, LLC.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
RECALL COMPONENT ID 000026396000370666000000020
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08E027000
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE MCQUAY NORRIS
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL DS1456
MODEL YEAR 9999
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT AFFINIA GROUP, INC.
VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT E
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 5700
RECALL INITIATOR (MFG/OVSC/ODI) MFR
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS BRAKE PARTS INC.
REPORT RECEIVED DATE March 28, 2008
RECORD CREATION DATE April 2, 2008
DEFECT SUMMARY AFFINIA IS RECALLING 5,700 AFTERMARKET CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 28, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 1998 AND 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DUST SEAL SUPPLIED WITH THE CHASSIS TIE RODS WERE MANUFACTURED TO THE WRONG SPECIFICATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE DUST SEAL MAY PREVENT THE BALL STUD OF THE CHASSIS TIE ROD FROM PROPERLY SEATING INTO THE TAPER OF THE VEHICLE STEERING KNUCKLE DURING AFTERMARKET INSTALLATION.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY IF THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE BOLT CAN EVENTUALLY UNSEAT COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY AFFINIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA AT 734-827-5400.
RECALL NOTES THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET BRAKE PARTS CHASSIS TIE RODS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BY CHRYSLER, LLC.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
RECALL COMPONENT ID 000026396000370665000000020
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08E027000
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE MCQUAY NORRIS
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL ES3496
MODEL YEAR 9999
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT AFFINIA GROUP, INC.
VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT E
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 5700
RECALL INITIATOR (MFG/OVSC/ODI) MFR
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS BRAKE PARTS INC.
REPORT RECEIVED DATE March 28, 2008
RECORD CREATION DATE April 2, 2008
DEFECT SUMMARY AFFINIA IS RECALLING 5,700 AFTERMARKET CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 28, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 1998 AND 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DUST SEAL SUPPLIED WITH THE CHASSIS TIE RODS WERE MANUFACTURED TO THE WRONG SPECIFICATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE DUST SEAL MAY PREVENT THE BALL STUD OF THE CHASSIS TIE ROD FROM PROPERLY SEATING INTO THE TAPER OF THE VEHICLE STEERING KNUCKLE DURING AFTERMARKET INSTALLATION.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY IF THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE BOLT CAN EVENTUALLY UNSEAT COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY AFFINIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA AT 734-827-5400.
RECALL NOTES THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET BRAKE PARTS CHASSIS TIE RODS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BY CHRYSLER, LLC.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
RECALL COMPONENT ID 000026396000370663000000020
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08E027000
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE MCQUAY NORRIS
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL ES3496E
MODEL YEAR 9999
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT AFFINIA GROUP, INC.
VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT E
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 5700
RECALL INITIATOR (MFG/OVSC/ODI) MFR
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS BRAKE PARTS INC.
REPORT RECEIVED DATE March 28, 2008
RECORD CREATION DATE April 2, 2008
DEFECT SUMMARY AFFINIA IS RECALLING 5,700 AFTERMARKET CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 28, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 1998 AND 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DUST SEAL SUPPLIED WITH THE CHASSIS TIE RODS WERE MANUFACTURED TO THE WRONG SPECIFICATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE DUST SEAL MAY PREVENT THE BALL STUD OF THE CHASSIS TIE ROD FROM PROPERLY SEATING INTO THE TAPER OF THE VEHICLE STEERING KNUCKLE DURING AFTERMARKET INSTALLATION.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY IF THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE BOLT CAN EVENTUALLY UNSEAT COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY AFFINIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA AT 734-827-5400.
RECALL NOTES THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET BRAKE PARTS CHASSIS TIE RODS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BY CHRYSLER, LLC.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
RECALL COMPONENT ID 000026396000370664000000020
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08E027000
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE NAPA
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL 269-3208
MODEL YEAR 9999
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT AFFINIA GROUP, INC.
VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT E
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 5700
RECALL INITIATOR (MFG/OVSC/ODI) MFR
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS BRAKE PARTS INC.
REPORT RECEIVED DATE March 28, 2008
RECORD CREATION DATE April 2, 2008
DEFECT SUMMARY AFFINIA IS RECALLING 5,700 AFTERMARKET CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 28, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 1998 AND 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DUST SEAL SUPPLIED WITH THE CHASSIS TIE RODS WERE MANUFACTURED TO THE WRONG SPECIFICATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE DUST SEAL MAY PREVENT THE BALL STUD OF THE CHASSIS TIE ROD FROM PROPERLY SEATING INTO THE TAPER OF THE VEHICLE STEERING KNUCKLE DURING AFTERMARKET INSTALLATION.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY IF THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE BOLT CAN EVENTUALLY UNSEAT COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY AFFINIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA AT 734-827-5400.
RECALL NOTES THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET BRAKE PARTS CHASSIS TIE RODS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BY CHRYSLER, LLC.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
RECALL COMPONENT ID 000026396000370659000000020
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08E027000
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE NAPA
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL 269-6095
MODEL YEAR 9999
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT AFFINIA GROUP, INC.
VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT E
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 5700
RECALL INITIATOR (MFG/OVSC/ODI) MFR
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS BRAKE PARTS INC.
REPORT RECEIVED DATE March 28, 2008
RECORD CREATION DATE April 2, 2008
DEFECT SUMMARY AFFINIA IS RECALLING 5,700 AFTERMARKET CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 28, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 1998 AND 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DUST SEAL SUPPLIED WITH THE CHASSIS TIE RODS WERE MANUFACTURED TO THE WRONG SPECIFICATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE DUST SEAL MAY PREVENT THE BALL STUD OF THE CHASSIS TIE ROD FROM PROPERLY SEATING INTO THE TAPER OF THE VEHICLE STEERING KNUCKLE DURING AFTERMARKET INSTALLATION.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY IF THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE BOLT CAN EVENTUALLY UNSEAT COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY AFFINIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA AT 734-827-5400.
RECALL NOTES THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET BRAKE PARTS CHASSIS TIE RODS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BY CHRYSLER, LLC.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
RECALL COMPONENT ID 000026396000370660000000020
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08E027000
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE SPICER CHASSIS
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL 401-1073
MODEL YEAR 9999
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT AFFINIA GROUP, INC.
VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT E
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 5700
RECALL INITIATOR (MFG/OVSC/ODI) MFR
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS BRAKE PARTS INC.
REPORT RECEIVED DATE March 28, 2008
RECORD CREATION DATE April 2, 2008
DEFECT SUMMARY AFFINIA IS RECALLING 5,700 AFTERMARKET CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 28, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 1998 AND 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DUST SEAL SUPPLIED WITH THE CHASSIS TIE RODS WERE MANUFACTURED TO THE WRONG SPECIFICATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE DUST SEAL MAY PREVENT THE BALL STUD OF THE CHASSIS TIE ROD FROM PROPERLY SEATING INTO THE TAPER OF THE VEHICLE STEERING KNUCKLE DURING AFTERMARKET INSTALLATION.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY IF THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE BOLT CAN EVENTUALLY UNSEAT COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY AFFINIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA AT 734-827-5400.
RECALL NOTES THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET BRAKE PARTS CHASSIS TIE RODS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BY CHRYSLER, LLC.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
RECALL COMPONENT ID 000026396000370668000000020
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08E027000
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE SPICER CHASSIS
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL 401-1871
MODEL YEAR 9999
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT AFFINIA GROUP, INC.
VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT E
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 5700
RECALL INITIATOR (MFG/OVSC/ODI) MFR
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS BRAKE PARTS INC.
REPORT RECEIVED DATE March 28, 2008
RECORD CREATION DATE April 2, 2008
DEFECT SUMMARY AFFINIA IS RECALLING 5,700 AFTERMARKET CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 28, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 1998 AND 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DUST SEAL SUPPLIED WITH THE CHASSIS TIE RODS WERE MANUFACTURED TO THE WRONG SPECIFICATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE DUST SEAL MAY PREVENT THE BALL STUD OF THE CHASSIS TIE ROD FROM PROPERLY SEATING INTO THE TAPER OF THE VEHICLE STEERING KNUCKLE DURING AFTERMARKET INSTALLATION.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY IF THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE BOLT CAN EVENTUALLY UNSEAT COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY AFFINIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA AT 734-827-5400.
RECALL NOTES THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET BRAKE PARTS CHASSIS TIE RODS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BY CHRYSLER, LLC.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
RECALL COMPONENT ID 000026396000370667000000020
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08E027000
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE DODGE
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL 2500
MODEL YEAR 1998-1999
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT AFFINIA GROUP, INC.
VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT E
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 5700
RECALL INITIATOR (MFG/OVSC/ODI) MFR
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS CHRYSLER LLC
REPORT RECEIVED DATE March 28, 2008
RECORD CREATION DATE April 2, 2008
DEFECT SUMMARY AFFINIA IS RECALLING 5,700 AFTERMARKET CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 28, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 1998 AND 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DUST SEAL SUPPLIED WITH THE CHASSIS TIE RODS WERE MANUFACTURED TO THE WRONG SPECIFICATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE DUST SEAL MAY PREVENT THE BALL STUD OF THE CHASSIS TIE ROD FROM PROPERLY SEATING INTO THE TAPER OF THE VEHICLE STEERING KNUCKLE DURING AFTERMARKET INSTALLATION.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY IF THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE BOLT CAN EVENTUALLY UNSEAT COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY AFFINIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA AT 734-827-5400.
RECALL NOTES THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET BRAKE PARTS CHASSIS TIE RODS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BY CHRYSLER, LLC.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
RECALL COMPONENT ID 000026396000077693000000020 (1998), 000026396000080512000000020 (1999)
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08E027000
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE DODGE
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL 3500
MODEL YEAR 1998-1999
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT AFFINIA GROUP, INC.
VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT E
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 5700
RECALL INITIATOR (MFG/OVSC/ODI) MFR
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS CHRYSLER LLC
REPORT RECEIVED DATE March 28, 2008
RECORD CREATION DATE April 2, 2008
DEFECT SUMMARY AFFINIA IS RECALLING 5,700 AFTERMARKET CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 28, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 1998 AND 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DUST SEAL SUPPLIED WITH THE CHASSIS TIE RODS WERE MANUFACTURED TO THE WRONG SPECIFICATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE DUST SEAL MAY PREVENT THE BALL STUD OF THE CHASSIS TIE ROD FROM PROPERLY SEATING INTO THE TAPER OF THE VEHICLE STEERING KNUCKLE DURING AFTERMARKET INSTALLATION.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY IF THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE BOLT CAN EVENTUALLY UNSEAT COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY AFFINIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA AT 734-827-5400.
RECALL NOTES THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET BRAKE PARTS CHASSIS TIE RODS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BY CHRYSLER, LLC.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
RECALL COMPONENT ID 000026396000077694000000020 (1998), 000026396000080513000000020 (1999)
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