Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
MT35
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
99V033003
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:ConneCTIng
Effect Of Defect
Separation Of The Tie Rod End Could Result In Loss Of Steering Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Complete Tie Rod Assembly.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19960502
End Of Manufacture
19981111
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
503
Date Owners Notified
19990519
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
19990412
Make Campaign Number
FL-233