Recall
Freightliner Freightliner — 95E009001
NHTSA ID
95E009001
Make
Freightliner
Model
Freightliner
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1995-04-12
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
300
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TOSTEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE TIE ROD BALL JOINT NUTS TO ROCKWELL'S SPECIFICATION.