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2000 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall - Campaign #01V140007

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2000 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY 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.

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Vehicle 2000 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 4/30/2000 - 6/30/2000
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
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 2000 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

2000 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2000 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK

2000 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS

2000 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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