Freightliner 1998–1999 Steering recall
Recalled December 29, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V359000 · Freightliner
Hazard
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE ROD ENDS AND TUBE ASSEMBLY.
Units
2,588 units
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE ROD ENDS AND TUBE ASSEMBLY.
Product
Freightliner CENTURY
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →