FREIGHTLINER CENTURY 1998: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V359000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-05-08 | 1999-12-29 | 2000-01-10 |
Production Dates: 1998-03-26 - 1999-03-31
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-251
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2588
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE ROD ENDS AND TUBE ASSEMBLY.
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'.
