Freightliner 1996–1998 Steering recall
Recalled April 12, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V033003 · Freightliner
Hazard
SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.
Units
503 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VANS EQUIPPED WITH SPICER 6,000 OR 8,000 LB. FRONT STEER AXLES. THE TIE ROD END CAN PULL OUTBOARD AND SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD TUBE DUE TO IMPROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TIE ROD END AND THE FEMALE TUBE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.
Product
Freightliner MT35 · Freightliner MT45
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →