WESTPORT AXLE CORP.: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

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

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2000

2001

September 24, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WESTPORT AXLE/TRW TIE ROD ENDS

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: SOME TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS, PART OF TRIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW, HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.

NHTSA ID: 01E004004

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 3,910

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 BE NOTIFYING WESTPORT'S CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDING REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. 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 WESTPORT AT 1-216-447-1814 OR TRW CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-280-3287.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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