MAXI-METAL UNSPECIFIED 1995: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| Make : MAXI-METAL | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1995-03-01 - 1995-03-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95E009001 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-04-12 | Date Added to Database: 1995-10-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 300 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TOSTEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE TIE ROD BALL JOINT NUTS TO ROCKWELL'S SPECIFICATION. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | E Report | |
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Notes:
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. |
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