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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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