1998 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY RECALL - #99V359000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE TIE ROD ENDS CAN FRACTURE DUE TO LOW STRESS, HIGH CYCLE, REVERSED BENDING FATIGUE RESULTING FROM A SYSTEM RESONANCE.
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| Vehicle |
1998 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
3/26/1998 - 3/31/1999 |
| Recalled on |
1/10/2000 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
5/8/2000 |
| # Affected |
2,588 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE TIE ROD ENDS CAN FRACTURE DUE TO LOW STRESS, HIGH CYCLE, REVERSED BENDING FATIGUE RESULTING FROM A SYSTEM RESONANCE. |
| Consequences |
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE ROD ENDS AND TUBE ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-251.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 8, 2000.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1998 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
1998 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1998 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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