NHTSA Recall 01V044009: Tie rod assembly (steering)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,386 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Chevrolet B Series.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V044009 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01030 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | April 17, 2001 |
| Owner notification | April 24, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis equipped with tie rod 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.
Safety risk
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 april 24, 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
Notes
GM recall no. 01030.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V044009
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet B Series | 1999, 2000 |
| Chevrolet C Series(medium) | 1999, 2000 |
| Chevrolet F6 | 1999, 2000 |
| Chevrolet F7 | 1999, 2000 |
| GMC B Series | 1999, 2000 |
| GMC C Series(medium) | 1999, 2000 |
| GMC F6 | 1999, 2000 |
| GMC F7 | 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.