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Recall 01V-044: 1999 Freightliner Argosy, 1999 Freightliner Cargo and 17 more

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Feb 21, 2001, covering about 16,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-044
Report date
Feb 21, 2001
Vehicles affected
16,000
Owners notified
May 22, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

The risk

If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began may 22, 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 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
ComponentSteering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V044002

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Freightliner Argosy1999All years
Freightliner Cargo1999All years
Freightliner Century1999All years
Freightliner FLB1999All years
Freightliner FLD1999All years
Freightliner FLN1999All years
Freightliner FS-651999All years
Freightliner S1121999All years
Freightliner XC1999All years
Orion II1999All years
Orion V1999All years
Sterling A Line1999All years
Sterling Cargo1999All years
Sterling L Line1999All years
Thomas MVP EF1999All years
Thomas MVP ER1999All years
Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner ER1999All years
Western Star Constellation1999All years
Western Star Heritage1999All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-044?

Vehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

How is recall 01V-044 fixed?

Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began may 22, 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 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.