| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : CENTURY | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19980326 - 19990331 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V359000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000508 | Date Received by ODI: 19991229 | Date Added to Database: 20000110 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-251 | ||
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2588 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE TIE ROD ENDS CAN FRACTURE DUE TO LOW STRESS, HIGH CYCLE, REVERSED BENDING FATIGUE RESULTING FROM A SYSTEM RESONANCE. |
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Consequence:
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE ROD ENDS AND TUBE ASSEMBLY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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