Safety Recall NHTSA · 04E060000 Reported August 13, 2004

Trw/aftermarket track control arms

Trw Automotive, Inc. · Steering · 723 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04E060000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
723
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
August 13, 2004

Defect Summary

Trw track control arms p/ns jtc916 and jtc917 used as replacement equipment in the independent aftermarket for use in volvo passenger cars, volvo platform p80, models: 850, v70, c70, and s70. the equipment was assembled using certian non-self-locking m10 and m12 grade 10.9 nuts. it is possible that these nuts can become loose and may cause loss of steering control.

Safety Consequence

Loss of steering control could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action

Trw will notify customers and replace the nuts with self-locking nuts free of charge. trw has not yet provided the agency with a notification schedule. this recall only pertains to aftermarket trw track control arms and has no relation to any original equipment installed on volvo passengers cars.

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 Trw Automotive, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04E060000 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 04E060000

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

What is recall 04E060000?

NHTSA recall 04E060000 was issued by Trw Automotive, Inc. on August 13, 2004. It addresses: Trw/aftermarket track control arms. The recall affects approximately 723 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Trw Automotive, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04E060000 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.