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1999-2000 Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century and others recall: tie rod assembly

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on September 17, 2001. It covers about 75,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
75,000
reported
Sep 17, 2001
owners notified
Nov 8, 2001
related complaints
3

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Risk
This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began november 8, 2001. 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.

Recall number 01V140007

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about steering problems.

Questions about recall 01V140007

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century and others tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 01V140007, reported on September 17, 2001, covers about 75,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V140007?

Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began november 8, 2001. 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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