Forest river/trw/tie rod assembly (20edl)
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: motor homes built on spartan chassis equipped with axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets/drag links. 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.
Safety Consequence
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the drag link assemblies. trw is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. 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 trw at or forest river at 1-219-533-5934.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving Steering.
FAQ: Recall 01V140002
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 01V140002?
NHTSA recall 01V140002 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on April 30, 2001. It addresses: Forest river/trw/tie rod assembly (20edl). The recall affects approximately 160 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V140002 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.