FREIGHTLINER MT-45 1997: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V033003
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | MT-45 | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-05-19 | 1999-04-12 | 1999-04-20 |
Production Dates: 1996-05-02 - 1998-11-11
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-233
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 503
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 1999. 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 OR SPICER AT 1-219-483-7174.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
