TRW Outer TIE ROD: Steering
Recall 18E080000 · Aug 9, 2018 · TRW Automotive Inc
2,392
units affected
2,392
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18E080000
- Date
- Aug 9, 2018
- Maker
- TRW Automotive Inc
- Units affected
- 2,392
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| TRW | Outer Tie Rod | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18E080000?
1 model: TRW Outer Tie Rod (all years), about 2,392 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18E080000?
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.
What can happen?
A loss of steering 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.