PRA number
2002/5707
Published date
Product description
Campaign No. T294/99/A - TRW Ball Stud End and Socket Assemblies. Please note this recall supersedes recall Campaign No. T265/99/A.
Reasons the product is recalled
The ball stud socket assemblies on certain tie rods may contain bearing surfaces that have a less than specified case depth and/or hardness. These ball stud and socket assemblies may wear prematurely, resulting in a separation of the ball stud from the socket.
The hazards to consumers
Steering Failure.
What consumers should do
Contact an authorised Freightliner Dealer or an authorised Sterling Dealer and arrange for your vehicle to be rectified. When you contact your dealer please refer to campaign number T294/99/A.
Supplier
DaimlerChrysler Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications is the responsible regulator for this recall.
