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SevereNHTSA·21E100000·Announced 2021-12-14

BorgWarner Recalls Delphi Aftermarket Tie Rod Assemblies for Steering Defect

BorgWarner is recalling specific Delphi Aftermarket Tie Rod assemblies because the inner tie rod may detach, potentially causing a 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 (tie rod detachment) that can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BorgWarner is recalling certain Delphi Aftermarket Tie Rod assemblies, part number TA5323, and size 319 mm. The recall involves 331 units. The inner tie rod assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can allow the tie rod to detach from the steering rack.

Tie rod detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. BorgWarner notified distributors on December 14, 2021.

BorgWarner will replace the inner tie rods free of charge. Owners may contact BorgWarner customer service at 1-248-247-9691. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
BorgWarner
Category
Vehicle — Steering Component
Hazard
Affected units
331

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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