TRW Ball Joint: Steering
Recall 18E048000 · Jun 26, 2018 · TRW Automotive Inc
310
units affected
310
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18E048000
- Date
- Jun 26, 2018
- Maker
- TRW Automotive Inc
- Units affected
- 310
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Steering
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| TRW | Ball Joint | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18E048000?
1 model: TRW Ball Joint (all years), about 310 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18E048000?
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.
What can happen?
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.