WESTPORT AXLE CORP.: Safety Recalls in 2000

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by WESTPORT AXLE CORP. in 2000. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2000

2001

October 24, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WESPORT AXLE/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20-EDL BALL SOCKETS. THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.

NHTSA ID: 00E047006

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 143

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

WESTPORT AXLE HAS NOTIFIED THEIR CUSTOMERS AND TRW WILL BE CONTACTING THE CUSTOMERS AND INSTRUCTING THEM ON HOW AND WHERE TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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