Trw steering systems/tie rod assemblies
Defect Summary
Equipment description: tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. the suspect tie rods contain 20 edl 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 deterioration of the socket. these bearings were produced between july 5 and october 3, 1999.
Safety Consequence
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Trw has notified the original equipment manufacturers and they will notify their customers and instruct them on how and where to get their vehicle repaired free of charge. trw has increased the total population of the ball socket assemblies. see recall 00e-047.007.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Trw Commercial Steering Sys. or involving Steering.
FAQ: Recall 00E047007
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 00E047007?
NHTSA recall 00E047007 was issued by Trw Commercial Steering Sys. on June 18, 2001. It addresses: Trw steering systems/tie rod assemblies. The recall affects approximately 109,929 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Trw Commercial Steering Sys. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00E047007 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.