Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
STERLING
Model Of Vehicle
ACTERRA
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
01V140007
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19990712
End Of Manufacture
19991215
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
75000
Date Owners Notified
20011108
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20010917