ATHEY PRODUCTS CORP.: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by ATHEY PRODUCTS CORP. in 2001. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 2, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ATHEY/ARVINMERITOR/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (20EDL)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 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.

NHTSA ID: 01V139002

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 251

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. 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 ATHEY AT 1-919-556-5171.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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