TRW TRW IGEN3 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
TRW IGEN3
Brand
TRW
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
TRW AUTOMOTIVE INC is recalling certain TRW IGEN3 equipment due to steering:column issues. MISLOCATED WELDS MAY RESULT IN TORSIONAL AND AXIAL STRENGTH FALLING BELOW ACCEPTABLE LEVELS. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
TRW AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN IGEN3 INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMNS WHICH WERE SHIPPED TO VARIOUS VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS BETWEEN MAY 10, 2007 AND APRIL 20, 2009, FOR USE AS ORIGINAL AND/OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON HEAVY TRUCKS. THE WELD AROUND THE IGEN3 STEERING SHAFT TUBE THAT SECURES THE SPLINE TUBE TO THE INTERMEDIATE TUBE MAY BE MISLOCATED (I.E., NOT FULLY OVER THE SEAM CREATED WHEN THE TUBES ARE PRESSED TOGETHER.)
Reported concern (NHTSA)
MISLOCATED WELDS MAY RESULT IN TORSIONAL AND AXIAL STRENGTH FALLING BELOW ACCEPTABLE LEVELS. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR TRW COMMERCIAL STEERING SYSTEMS AT 1-765-429-1768.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026