WESTERN STAR 4900EX 2003: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V120000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4900EX | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-05-21 | 2004-03-08 | 2004-03-15 |
Production Dates: 2003-11-15 - 2004-01-12
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL422
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 275
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND TRUCK-TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH TRW DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES, THE REPLACEMENT CLAMP AND DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES CONTAIN A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE 5/8-11-GRADE B PREVAILING TORQUE HEX NUT. IF THE FINAL TIGHTENING IS LESS THAN 65 LB.-FT., THE CLAMP LOAD WOULD BE UNACCEPTABLY LOW AND COULD COMPROMISE THE INTEGRITY OF THE DRAG LINK.
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE BALL SOCKET SEPARATING AND CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED HEX NUT"S". OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2004. 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.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL422.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
