Steering falling off? Has this been covered?

[Dokatd]

Thank you dokatd. Great explanation.
I’ve been trying to work out if it’s because I’ve done something wrong (hit something) or if something in the tie rod end has just failed. Either way, it seems like a design fault that should be of concern for IA.

You absolutely should make sure you get a new tie rod and joint under warranty. Probably should shoot for new steering stabilizer too.

You shouldn't get any pushback on this from Ineos.

 

[HT]

Update: @Dokatd - mate, looks like you were spot on.
The threads between the tie rod and tie rod end, had been worn down over a long period of time. Likely caused by a loose lock nut. See self-explanatory video and photos.
Maybe something for the wise to watch out for.

 

[AWo]

Loose lock nut removes the tension and gives play until the threads were gone?

AWo

 

[Dokatd]

Loose lock nut removes the tension and gives play until the threads were gone?

AWo

Yep, was bound to happen at some point. Most OEM's use clamp locks here. Jam nuts are super unreliable as is, but add in Ineos neglecting to tighten and you get total failure.

This highlights Ineos severe lack of vehicle building experience.

 

[Tinki]

Yep, was bound to happen at some point. Most OEM's use clamp locks here. Jam nuts are super unreliable as is, but add in Ineos neglecting to tighten and you get total failure.

This highlights Ineos severe lack of vehicle building experience.

I am not sure that is fair on INEOS . Car was designed my Magna who have an impressive record . As for lock nuts a lot of car use them , my nissan patrol uses the same style .

 

[Clark Kent]

Yep, was bound to happen at some point. Most OEM's use clamp locks here. Jam nuts are super unreliable as is, but add in Ineos neglecting to tighten and you get total failure.

This highlights Ineos severe lack of vehicle building experience.

FRAP Italy supply the steering and suspension links to Ineos. FRAP has been supplying parts to multiple brands since 1932 so it's fair to say their design is ok - provided the jam nut is tightened. This is a process or maintenance error because the nut appears to be left loose. Was there a wheel alignment done and the underpaid tech forgot to tighten the jam nut?

The design lacks redundancy such as a clamp, keyed tab washer, etc. so a loose jam nut could eventually lead to failure of the connection. That seems to be what's happened here.

https://www.frap.it/en/

 

[TCMColorado]

A clamp that is left loose could just as easily result in a failure of the treads on either the tie rod itself or the tie rod end. The problem is not with the jam nut design the problem is a loose connection.

 

[NQ94]

Doubt the track rod is even an Ineos design or part, Carraro has been using this set up for years on other trucks and tractors.
Other makes have suffered the same issues over the years when steering components have not been inspected, adjusted or secured correctly during a service or PDI inspection.