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2000 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall - Campaign #01V167002

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2000 WESTERN STAR 4900 RECALL - #01V167002

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS 1000 AND 800 SERIES SUSPENSION KITS. THESE SUSPENSION KITS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION OF THE WELD ATTACHING THE TORQUE ROD EYE TO THE TORQUE ROD TUBE.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2000 WESTERN STAR 4900
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 5/8/2000 - 10/6/2000
Recalled on 6/18/2001
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 3/14/2002
# Affected 222
Recalled for SUSPENSION
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS 1000 AND 800 SERIES SUSPENSION KITS. THESE SUSPENSION KITS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION OF THE WELD ATTACHING THE TORQUE ROD EYE TO THE TORQUE ROD TUBE.
Consequences FAILURE OF THE WELD COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE EYE AND TUBE, CAUSING A LOCK OF AXLE RETENTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL CHALMERS FIXED TORQUE RODS ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 14, 2002. 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 2000 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES

2000 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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