2000 Beaver Contessa, Beaver Marquis and others recall: tie rod assembly
Safari Motor Coaches, Inc reported this safety recall on March 6, 2001. It covers about 117 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 117
- reported
- Mar 6, 2001
- owners notified
- Mar 16, 2001
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motor home chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began march 16, 2001. 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 smc at 1‑800‑344‑6332 or trw customer service at 1‑866‑280‑3287.
Recall number 01V044004
Affected vehicles
- Beaver Contessa 2000 2000
- Beaver Marquis 2000 2000
- Beaver Patriot 2000 2000
- Beaver Solitaire 2000 2000
- Safari Continental 2000 2000
Questions about recall 01V044004
Is there a recall on the 2000 Beaver Contessa, Beaver Marquis and others tie rod assembly?
Yes. Recall 01V044004, reported on March 6, 2001, covers about 117 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V044004?
Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began march 16, 2001. 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 smc at 1‑800‑344‑6332 or trw customer service at 1‑866‑280‑3287.
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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