Recalls for your 1999 Athey Athey

Recalls for 1999 Athey Athey

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DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2001-05-18
Description
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.

Consequence
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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