VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE TIE ROD ENDS CAN FRACTURE DUE TO LOW STRESS
— Recall Campaign #99V359000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,588 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
99V359000
| Manufacturer: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 29, 1999 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 99V359000 |
| Units affected: | 2,588 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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).