TRW COMMERCIAL STEERING SYS.: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by TRW COMMERCIAL STEERING SYS. in 2001. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2000

2001

June 18, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 20 EDL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE SOCKET. THESE BEARINGS WERE PRODUCED BETWEEN JULY 5 AND OCTOBER 3, 1999.

NHTSA ID: 00E047007

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 109,929

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

TRW HAS NOTIFIED THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS AND THEY WILL NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS AND INSTRUCT THEM ON HOW AND WHERE TO GET THEIR VEHICLE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. TRW HAS INCREASED THE TOTAL POPULATION OF THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. SEE RECALL 00E-047.007.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 18, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE AS SERVICE OR AFTERMARKET PARTS. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE SOCKET. THESE BEARINGS WERE PRODUCED BETWEEN JULY 5 AND OCTOBER 3, 1999.

NHTSA ID: 00E047008

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 126,556

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

TRW INCREASED THE POPULATION OF THE AFTERMARKET TIE ROD ENDS. SEE RECALL 00E-047.008.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 1, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF 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. THESE BEARINGS WERE PRODUCED BETWEEN JULY 14, AND JULY 25, 1999.

NHTSA ID: 01E004000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 26,000

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

TRW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO HAVE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 12, 2001. 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 TRW CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-280-3287.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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