1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD RECALL - #01V140007
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
7/12/1999 - 12/15/1999 |
| Recalled on |
10/17/2001 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/8/2001 |
| # Affected |
75,000 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| See also |
1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, MODULE
1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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