TRW Automotive, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2007

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by TRW Automotive, Inc. in 2007. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 28, 2007

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING GEARS

CERTAIN TRW STEERING GEARS, MODEL TAS85, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 13 AND SEPTEMBER 13, 2007, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON COMMERCIAL TRUCKS. THESE STEERING GEARS CONTAIN POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE SECTOR SHAFTS WITH AN INCORRECT GEAR TOOTH WHICH MAY INTERFERE WITH THE RACK-PISTON TEETH, RESULTING IN A STICK OR BIND CONDITION.

NHTSA ID: 07E101000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 1,416

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO STALL AND RESTRICT THE STEERING TURNING ANGLE OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL FILE A DEFECT REPORT AND REMEDY PLAN FOR THEIR VEHICLES WHICH INCLUDED THESE STEERING GEARS AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED AT NO COST TO THE OWNER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT EITHER THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR TRW AT 765-429-1768.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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