Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 99V-359 · 1998–1999 Freightliner Century
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 99V-359 covers 2,588 1998–1999 Freightliner Century for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on December 29, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V359000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE TIE ROD ENDS CAN FRACTURE DUE TO LOW STRESS, HIGH CYCLE, REVERSED BENDING FATIGUE RESULTING FROM A SYSTEM RESONANCE.
The risk
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE ROD ENDS AND TUBE ASSEMBLY.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-251.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 8, 2000.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 26, 1998 to March 31, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.