Recall
Meritor E-10148 — 99E005001
NHTSA ID
99E005001
Make
Meritor
Model
E-10148
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1999-03-29
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
158
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
MERITOR ELUCID TIE RODS PART NOS. E-10148 AND E-10149. THE TIE ROD END CAN PULL OUTBOARD AND SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD TUBE DUE TO IMPROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TIE ROD END AND THE FEMALE TUBE.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE ROD ENDS FREE OF CHARGE.