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2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL Recall - Campaign #01V044004

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL RECALL - #01V044004

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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.

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Vehicle 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL
Manufacturer SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC
Manufactured between 8/2/1999 - 10/6/1999
Recalled on 3/8/2001
Influenced by SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC
Owners Notified on 3/16/2001
# Affected 117
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
 
Description 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.
Consequences IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Corrective action 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.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

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2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK

2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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