1999 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall - Campaign #99V359000

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1999 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 1999 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY 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 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 1999 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB 1999 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM 1999 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK 1999 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1999 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1999 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB