1999 E-ONE Firetruck Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES…
NHTSA campaign 01V044006 · Steering · filed Mar 12, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
Other campaigns involving E-ONE vehicles
- 2026 E-ONE Commercial and 2 other models — Drive/pump mode transfer case may disengage, causing loss…
- 2020–2024 E-ONE Cyclone II and 3 other models — Engine crossmember may break, allowing the cooling fan to…
- 2022–2023 E-ONE Cyclone II and 2 other models — Engine crossmember may break, allowing the cooling fan to…
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V044006. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.