NHTSA Recall 99V359000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V359000; Date: Dec. 29, 1999
Loss of steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Freightliner Century; 1999 Freightliner Century
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,588
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the tie rod ends and tube assembly.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 8, 2000
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