NHTSA recall 05V031000
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Autocar WX and 1 more
Reported Feb 3, 20055 vehicles affectedAUTOCAR, LLCMaker’s number A-0502Built Jul 1, 2004 – Oct 31, 2004
The defect
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with arvinmeritor urresko tie rod clamps, heat treatment of clamps created a surface hardness that could lead to a fracture of the clamps.
The risk
In the event of a crack the clamps could break off affecting toe-in and alignment. the tie rod can come loose resulting in steering loss and a crash could occur without prior warning.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair these vehicles free of charge. the recall began on march 24, 2005. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.