TRW Ball Joint: Suspension
Recall 17E023000 · May 5, 2017 · TRW Automotive Inc
6,086
units affected
6,086
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17E023000
- Date
- May 5, 2017
- Maker
- TRW Automotive Inc
- Units affected
- 6,086
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Control arm > Lower ball joint
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
TRW Automotive Inc (TRW) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement Left Hand and Right Hand Lower Ball Joints, sold for use on Toyota 4Runner, Sequioa and Tundra vehicles. These ball joints were built incorrectly with a vented dust shield on the ball joint stud, which could allow contamination to enter the joint, possibly causing wear and looseness.
What can happen
The ball stud wear may result in the ball stud separating from the steering knuckle, causing a loss of steering, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
TRW will notify owners and will replace the affected ball joints, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2017. Owners may contact TRW Wixom Customer Service at 1-248-863-2437 or the ZF Services hotline at 1-800-321-0784.
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 17E023000?
1 model: TRW Ball Joint (all years), about 6,086 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17E023000?
TRW will notify owners and will replace the affected ball joints, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2017. Owners may contact TRW Wixom Customer Service at 1-248-863-2437 or the ZF Services hotline at 1-800-321-0784.
What can happen?
The ball stud wear may result in the ball stud separating from the steering knuckle, causing a loss of steering, and increasing 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.