Freightliner MT35, MT45 (1996-1998): Steering
Recall 99V033003 · Apr 12, 1999 · Freightliner Corporation
503
vehicles affected
503
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 99V033003
- Date
- Apr 12, 1999
- Maker
- Freightliner Corporation
- Units affected
- 503
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Rod > Relay > Connecting
- Model years
- 1996-1998
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | MT35 | 1996-1998 |
| Freightliner | MT45 | 1996-1998 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 99V033003?
2 models: Freightliner MT35 (1996-1998), Freightliner MT45 (1996-1998), about 503 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 99V033003?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.
What can happen?
SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE 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.