NHTSA recall 01V140007
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Freightliner Argosy and 6 more
Reported Sep 17, 200175,000 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONBuilt Jul 12, 1999 – Dec 15, 1999
The defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
The risk
This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
The remedy
Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. owner notification began november 8, 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.