NHTSA Recall 04V120000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V120000; Date: Mar. 8, 2004
This could result in the ball socket separating and cause loss of steering control, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Western Star 4900EX; 2004 Western Star 4900EX; 2003 Western Star 4900FA; 2004 Western Star 4900FA; 2003 Western Star 4900SA; 2004 Western Star 4900SA
Component: Steering:linkages:drag:power Assist System
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 275
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks and truck-tractors equipped with trw drag link assemblies, the replacement clamp and drag link assemblies contain a potentially defective 5/8-11-grade b prevailing torque hex nut. If the final tightening is less than 65 lb. -ft. , the clamp load would be unacceptably low and could compromise the integrity of the drag link.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the affected hex nut(s). Owner notification began on may 21, 2004. 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.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl422. Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 21, 2004
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