Safety Recall NHTSA · 01E004003 Reported March 26, 2001

Holland/trw tie rod ends

The Holland Group, Inc. · Steering · 156 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01E004003
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
156
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 26, 2001

Defect Summary

Equipment description: certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings, part no. Trw 24 dl manufactured from july 14 through july 25, 1999, have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

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 will be notifying holland's customers and providing remedy free of charge. 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 holland at 616-396-6501 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized The Holland Group, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01E004003 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01E004003

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01E004003?

NHTSA recall 01E004003 was issued by The Holland Group, Inc. on March 26, 2001. It addresses: Holland/trw tie rod ends. The recall affects approximately 156 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized The Holland Group, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01E004003 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.