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Recall 01V-044

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recalled the 1999 Sterling A-Line and 2 other models: Steering (linkages, tie rod assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
01V-044
Reported
February 21, 2001
Vehicles affected
16,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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-[removed] or trw customer service at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

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

Affected vehicles