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Recall

Freightliner Century — 99V359000

NHTSA ID
99V359000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Century
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1999-12-29
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
2,588
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-251

Summary

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.

Consequence

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE ROD ENDS AND TUBE ASSEMBLY.

Affected Vehicles

Freightliner Century
Model Years: 1999

1999 Freightliner Century