Recall 01V140007 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 1999-2000 FREIGHTLINER FLD
RECALL This recall affects up to 75,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V140007 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 75,000 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD, 1999 FREIGHTLINER MT55, 1999 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY, 1999 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY, 1999 FREIGHTLINER MT45, 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLN, 1999 STERLING ACTERRA, 2000 STERLING ACTERRA, 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT-45, 2000 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY, 2000 FREIGHTLINER FLN, 2000 FREIGHTLINER FLD, 2000 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY, 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT55
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.
Safety Consequence
THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 8, 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 FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
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