Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 08V-201 · Triple vehicles
TRIPLE E RECREATIONAL VEHICLES recall 08V-201 covers 3 Triple vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V201000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
TRIPLE E RV IS RECALLING 3 MY 2008 A391Q AND A393T MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE FASTENERS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING ARM OR TIE ROD ARMS TO THE SPINDLE MAY BE OVER OR UNDER-TIGHTENED.
The risk
INCORRECT TORQUED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The fix
TRIPLE E RV IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07V306). OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 OR TRIPLE E RV AT 21-04-325-4361.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.