Vehicle Recall Archive for 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER

Record ID

59320

Campaign Number

01V140007

Make of Vehicle

FREIGHTLINER

Model of Vehicle

CENTURY

Year

2000

Make Campaign Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Component Description

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

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.

Effect of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Manufacturers

FREIGHTLINER LLC

Start of Manufacture

20000430

End of Manufacture

20000630

Type of Recall

VEHICLE

Number Affected

75000

Date Owners Notified

20011108

Initiated By

MFR

Responsible Maufacturer

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Date Report Received

20010917

Part Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Federal MV Safety Standard

NOT AVAILABLE

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