Freightliner Argosy, Century, FLD, FLN and 4 more (1999-2000): Steering
Recall 01V140007 · Sep 17, 2001 · Freightliner Corporation
75,000
vehicles affected
75,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01V140007
- Date
- Sep 17, 2001
- Maker
- Freightliner Corporation
- Units affected
- 75,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly
- Model years
- 1999-2000
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
8 models, 14 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Argosy | 1999-2000 |
| Freightliner | Century | 1999-2000 |
| Freightliner | FLD | 1999-2000 |
| Freightliner | FLN | 1999-2000 |
| Freightliner | MT-45 | 2000 |
| Freightliner | MT45 | 1999 |
| Freightliner | MT55 | 1999-2000 |
| Sterling | Acterra | 1999-2000 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 01V140007?
8 models: Freightliner Argosy (1999-2000), Freightliner Century (1999-2000), Freightliner FLD (1999-2000) and 5 more, about 75,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 01V140007?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.