Freightliner Cargo 1999
Model Cargo made in 1999 by Freightliner got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1999
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
99V256000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 03/02/1998 to 09/10/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 422 | 05/26/2000 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/20/1999 | 10/01/1999 | |||||||
Defect Summary | These vehicles have dual axle steering with a hydraulic valve which diverts power assist from one side to the other as necessary. the hydraulic valve can be contaminated causing the valve to malfunction. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the valve fails, the driver will experience a loss of power steering assist or the inability to switch power steering assist from one side to the other. this will inhibit the driver's ability to control the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the steering control valve and parking brake interlock for proper operation. contaminated or malfunctioning units will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-245. owner notification began may 26, 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 1-800-1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
01V044002 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 07/15/1999 to 12/21/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 16000 | 05/22/2001 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/21/2001 | 02/28/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. the suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began may 22, 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 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |