TRW IGEN3 Steering Column Recall for Heavy Trucks
TRW Automotive is recalling IGEN3 intermediate steering columns for heavy trucks due to mislocated welds that could cause loss of steering control.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering column that could result in loss of steering control and a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
TRW Automotive is recalling certain IGEN3 intermediate steering columns that were shipped to various vehicle manufacturers between May 10, 2007, and April 20, 2009. These components were used as original or replacement equipment on heavy trucks. The recall involves approximately 35,056 units.
The defect involves a weld around the IGEN3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube. This weld may be mislocated, meaning it is not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together. This condition could result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels, potentially leading to separation of the steering column, loss of steering control, and a vehicle crash without warning.
Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. Affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. The safety recall began on June 22, 2010. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or TRW Commercial Steering Systems at 1-765-429-1768. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- STEERING:COLUMN recall
- Manufacturer
- TRW AUTOMOTIVE INC
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering System
- Affected units
- 35,056
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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