FREIGHTLINER UNSPECIFIED 1995: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95E009001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | UNSPECIFIED | 1995 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1995-04-12 | 1995-10-10 |
Production Dates: 1995-03-01 - 1995-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 300
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIE ROD END NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED. EXTREMELY LOW TORQUE CAN ALLOW MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BALL STUD AND THE TIE ROD ARM CAUSING DAMAGE.
THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TOSTEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE TIE ROD BALL JOINT NUTS TO ROCKWELL'S SPECIFICATION.
SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES; TIE ROD; END. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL NON-DRIVING FRONT AXLES, MODELS FC-941, FD-961, FF-961, FG-941, FG-943 OR FF-943. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8078. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
