Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V140007

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-09-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V140007

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
75,000
Reported to NHTSA
2001-09-17
Owners notified
2001-11-08

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 risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

14 model years across 8 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Argosy2000 1999
FREIGHTLINER Century2000 1999
FREIGHTLINER FLD2000 1999
FREIGHTLINER FLN2000 1999
FREIGHTLINER MT-452000
FREIGHTLINER MT451999
FREIGHTLINER MT552000 1999
STERLING Acterra2000 1999

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.