NHTSA Campaign 01V140007
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Issued by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION · Reported Sep 17, 2001 · 75,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | ARGOSY | 1999 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | ARGOSY | 2000 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY | 1999 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY | 2000 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD | 1999 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD | 2000 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLN | 1999 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLN | 2000 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MT-45 | 2000 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MT45 | 1999 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MT55 | 1999 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MT55 | 2000 | 75,000 |
| STERLING | ACTERRA | 1999 | 75,000 |
| STERLING | ACTERRA | 2000 | 75,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V140007 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.