1999 Athey 712 recall: linkages

Athey Products Corp. reported this safety recall on November 2, 2000. It covers about 17 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 17
reported: Nov 2, 2000
owners notified: Mar 29, 2001

Steering: linkages

What is wrong: Vehicle description: four-wheel, self-propelled, off-road loader equipped with trw 20-edl ball-socket assemblies. Certain of the 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 5 and october 3, 1999.
Risk: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ball-socket assemblies.

Recall number 00V246309

Affected vehicles

Athey 712 1999 1999

Questions about recall 00V246309

Is there a recall on the 1999 Athey 712 linkages?

Yes. Recall 00V246309, reported on November 2, 2000, covers about 17 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V246309?

Dealers will replace the ball-socket assemblies.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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