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Recall

Forest River Forest River — 01V140002

NHTSA ID
01V140002
Make
Forest River
Model
Forest River
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
2001-04-30
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Units Affected
160
Completion Rate
Mfr Campaign No.

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS/DRAG LINKS. 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 IN SOME APPLICATIONS.

Consequence

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

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES. TRW IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. 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 AT OR FOREST RIVER AT 1-219-533-5934.

Affected Vehicles

Forest River Forest River
Model Years: 1999

1999 Forest River Forest River