Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V141001 Reported April 23, 2001

E-one/arvinmeritor/trw tie rod ends

E-one Incorporated · Steering · 7 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V141001
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
7
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 23, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: aircraft rescue fire fighting trucks equipped with arvinmeritor axles built with trw tie rod ball-socket bearings, part no. Trw 24 dl. these 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 partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

E-one will notify customers and replace the tie rod ends. owner notification began june 1, 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 arvinmeritor at 517-647-0409 or e-one at 1-352-237-1122.

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 E-one Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 01V141001 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 01V141001

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

What is recall 01V141001?

NHTSA recall 01V141001 was issued by E-one Incorporated on April 23, 2001. It addresses: E-one/arvinmeritor/trw tie rod ends. The recall affects approximately 7 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized E-one Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V141001 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.