Vehicles HIGH RISK Updated 2018-08-09

Outer Tie Rod Nut may Loosen

Recalled Product

TRW Automotive, Inc.

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Hazard / Issue

TRW Automotive Inc (TRW) is recalling certain Outer Tie Rods, part number JTE7042, sold as replacement parts for certain 1988-2000 General Motors vehicles. The locking nut on these outer tie rod assemblies may not lock as designed, allowing the tie rod to separate and cause a loss of steering.

Issued by

TRW Automotive, Inc.

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Stop driving this vehicle immediately — this recall involves a critical safety risk.
  2. 2Contact your nearest TRW Automotive, Inc. dealer to schedule a FREE recall repair.
  3. 3By federal law, dealers must perform recall repairs at no cost to you.
  4. 4Check if your vehicle has other open recalls →
  5. 5File a complaint with NHTSA if your dealer refuses to perform the recall repair.

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