Vehicle recall 01V044006 · March 12, 2001

1999 E-One Fire Truck

Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-DL model ball sockets and manufactured by TRW.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-DL model ball sockets and manufactured by TRW. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Consequence: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began may 1, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact TRW customer service at 1-866-280-3287 or e-one at 1-352-237-1122.
Notes: Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 01V044006
Reported to NHTSA: March 12, 2001
Filed by: EMERGENCY ONE, INC.
Owner notification: May 1, 2001
Vehicles potentially affected: 192
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

Recall 01V044006 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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E-One Fire Truck (1999): 1999

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