Recall
Freightliner Mt45 — 99V033003
NHTSA ID
99V033003
Make
Freightliner
Model
Mt45
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1999-04-12
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Units Affected
503
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-233
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
SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.