Freightliner Argosy, Cargo, Century, FLB and 15 more (1999): Steering
Recall 01V044002 · Feb 21, 2001 · Freightliner Corporation
16,000
vehicles affected
16,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01V044002
- Date
- Feb 21, 2001
- Maker
- Freightliner Corporation
- Units affected
- 16,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly
- Model years
- 1999
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 1-800-547-0712 OR TRW CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-280-3287.
Vehicles covered
19 models, 19 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Argosy | 1999 |
| Freightliner | Cargo | 1999 |
| Freightliner | Century | 1999 |
| Freightliner | FLB | 1999 |
| Freightliner | FLD | 1999 |
| Freightliner | FLN | 1999 |
| Freightliner | FS-65 | 1999 |
| Freightliner | S112 | 1999 |
| Freightliner | XC | 1999 |
| Orion | II | 1999 |
| Orion | V | 1999 |
| Sterling | A Line | 1999 |
| Sterling | Cargo | 1999 |
| Sterling | L Line | 1999 |
| Thomas | MVP EF | 1999 |
| Thomas | MVP ER | 1999 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Transit Liner ER | 1999 |
| Western Star | Constellation | 1999 |
| Western Star | Heritage | 1999 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 01V044002?
19 models: Freightliner Argosy (1999), Freightliner Cargo (1999), Freightliner Century (1999) and 16 more, about 16,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 01V044002?
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 1-800-547-0712 OR TRW CUSTOMER.
What can happen?
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.