1999 Athey Athey recall: tie rod assembly

Athey Products Corp. reported this safety recall on May 2, 2001. It covers about 251 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 251
reported: May 2, 2001

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What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets. 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.
Risk: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. 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 athey at 1‑919‑556‑5171.

Recall number 01V139002

Affected vehicles

Athey Athey 1999 1999

Questions about recall 01V139002

Is there a recall on the 1999 Athey Athey tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 01V139002, reported on May 2, 2001, covers about 251 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V139002?

Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. 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 athey at 1‑919‑556‑5171.

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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