December 29, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V903000
Non-Locking Steering Rod Ball Joint Nuts Installed
Loose or missing nuts can result in the steering rod ball joint disconnecting from the steering knuckle, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V903
Manufacturer Ineos Automotive Americas, LLC
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 61
Summary
Ineos Automotive Americas, LLC (Ineos) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Grenadier vehicles. Non-locking nuts may have been mistakenly installed on the steering rod ball joint.
Remedy
Dealers will install locking steering rod ball joint nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ineos customer service at 1-919-296-3626.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
27/12/2023
IARCM002873
Tie Rod and Drag Link – Inspect Fixings
Reason for this document
Issue: An issue has been identified on a small percentage of the affected vehicles where the tie rod and drag links may have the incorrect fixing installed.
Cause: Manufacturing process.
Action: Follow the procedure below.
Chronology :
In early December 2023, INEOS became aware of reports involving two vehicles with loose steering rods observed. Separately, INEOS received a report related to a vehicle with a lost drag link during off-road driving.
INEOS initiated an investigation which included an inspection of internal fleet vehicles. This inspection revealed one vehicle in which was installed a non-locking nut instead of a locking nut at the steering rod ball joint. INEOS then conducted an analysis of the screwing curves of vehicles with the locking vs. non-locking nut.
Even though the non-locking nut had been torqued to the appropriate value, there was a potential for the nonlocking nut to loosen over time. On December 21, 2023 INEOS determined that a safety related defect exists in the identified vehicles and that 5 of those vehicles had been customer delivered.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| INEOS | GRENADIER | 2023-2024 |
3 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V903-6400.PDF 214.018KB
Recall Acknowledgement
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-23V903-6388.pdf 216.501KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-903
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Ineos Automotive Americas, LLC DEC 29, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-903 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Ineos Automotive Americas, LLC Address : 2020 Progress CT STE 100-112
Raleigh NC 27608
Company phone : 919-296-3626
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 61 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2024 INEOS AUTOMOTIVE GRENADIER
Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : STATIONWAGON Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : The affected vehicles were determined based on analyzing production records, and include units that were assembled during the production period where an incorrect part may have been used until a production change was introduced.
Production Dates : MAY 17, 2023 – DEC 04, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : SC6GM1CA0RF010858 End : SC6GN3CAXPFP10148 Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : On certain MY23 and MY24 vehicles, incorrect non locking steering rod ball joint nuts may have been used during assembly instead of a locking nut which could result in the nut becoming loose over time or potentially result in a lost nut condition. If the nut loosens to the point at which it becomes lost, the steering rod ball joint can become uncoupled from the steering knuckle.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If the non-locking nut loosens enough that it becomes lost and the steering
rod ball joint uncouples from the steering knuckle, a loss of steering functionality could occur.
Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Steering free play, excessive vibration and noise as a result of a loose nut.
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-903 Page 2 Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : INEOS AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED
Address : Hawkslease, Chapel Lane, Lyndhurst Foreign States SO43 7FG
Country : United Kingdom Chronology :
In early December 2023, INEOS became aware of reports involving two vehicles with loose steering rods observed. Separately, INEOS received a report related to a vehicle with a lost drag link during off-road driving. INEOS initiated an investigation which included an inspection of internal fleet vehicles. This inspection revealed one vehicle in which was installed a non-locking nut instead of a locking nut at the steering rod ball joint. INEOS then conducted an analysis of the screwing curves of vehicles with the locking vs. non-locking nut. Even though the non-locking nut had been torqued to the appropriate value, there was a potential for the non- locking nut to loosen over time. On December 21, 2023 INEOS determined that a safety related defect exists in the identified vehicles and that 5 of those vehicles had been customer delivered. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : INEOS dealers will perform at no charge to the customer, a replacement of
the steering rod ball joint nuts. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The replacement nut utilizes an oval lock nut design to secure the fastener. Running changes were made to the production line assembly process on December 7th. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Communicate notification to dealers beginning 12.29.2023. Distribute
recall notice to customer vehicles within 60 days of the recall filing. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-903
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Customers will be advised to seek reimbursement for pre-notification remedies through INEOS.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 29, 2023 – DEC 29, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 26, 2024 – JAN 26, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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INEOS Automotive Limited, 15-19 Britten St, London SW3 3TY, UK
© Copyright INEOS Automotive Limited, 2022
Released Date Doc No.
Title Affected Vehicle(s)
27/12/2023
IARCM002873
Tie Rod and Drag Link – Inspect Fixings Grenadier PF000020 – PF000132 PFP10138 – PFP10153 RF006422 – RF010952 Prior to starting any reworks, please make sure you check the vehicle is affected by checking the VIN using Vehicle Simple Search in the Warranty System. Reason for this document
Issue: An issue has been identified on a small percentage of the affected vehicles where the tie rod and drag links may have the incorrect fixing installed.
Cause: Manufacturing process. Action: Follow the procedure below. Workshop Procedure
TOPIC – Tie Rod and Drag Link – Inspect Fixings
Operation Repair Time
Visually inspect all 4 fixings – All OK 0.2
Visually inspect all 4 fixings – Replace Fixings as Required 0.3
Parts
Part Number Description Qty
GRA-0000-004680 M16 Nut 4 (as required)
Information
1 Tie Rod Location Drag Link Location Recall Procedure – Drag Link 1 Raise the vehicle on a ramp. Refer To: TOPIC_0000000382 Lift Vehicle On Ramp
2 Measure both drag link fixings as shown in the image below. Warning: The correct fixing will be a locknut type fixing. Incorrect fixing will be a standard type fixing. – If either of the fixing measurements are 15.7 mm, go to step 3.
– If both fixing measurements are 17.7 mm, go to step 7.
3 Remove and discard the fixings that measured 15.7 mm.
4 Install new fixings as required. Torque: 100NM
5 Release the Vehicle INEOS Automotive Limited, 15-19 Britten St, London SW3 3TY, UK
© Copyright INEOS Automotive Limited, 2022 Page 2 Recall Procedure – Tie Rod 1 Raise the vehicle on a ramp. Refer To: TOPIC_0000000382 Lift Vehicle On Ramp
2 Measure both tie rod fixings as shown in the image below. Warning: The correct fixing will be a locknut type fixing. Incorrect fixing will be a standard type fixing. – If either of the fixing measurements are 15.7 mm, go to step 3.
– If both fixing measurements are 17.7 mm, go to step 7.
3 Remove and discard the fixings that measured 15.7 mm. 4 Visually inspect the thread of the affected ball joint(s). – If the thread of the affected ball joint(s) is damaged, go to step 5.
– If the thread of the affected ball joint(s) is not damaged, go to step 6.
5 Install new fixings as required. Torque: 100 Nm
6 Release the vehicle. INEOS Automotive Limited, 15-19 Britten St, London SW3 3TY, UK
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Recall
INEOS Automotive Limited, 15-19 Britten St, London SW3 3TY, UK
© Copyright INEOS Automotive Limited, 2022
Change History
Reference No. Date Description
IARCM002873 27/12/2023 First release
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