Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #99V033003

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V033003 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 503 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V033003

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1999-04-12T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/tie rod assembly

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 503

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-233

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5nh4-8w7h~axni

NHTSA ID: 99V033003

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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