1997 FREIGHTLINER MT45 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

99V033003 on 04/19/1999

Component:

Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting

Manufactured:

05/01/1996 - 11/10/1998

Affected:

503

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.

Notes:

Owner notification is expected to begin during may 1999. 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 spicer at 1-219-483-7174.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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Campaign:

99V255000 on 09/30/1999

Component:

Vehicle speed control:cables

Manufactured:

01/31/1995 - 04/22/1999

Affected:

15,761

Defect:

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the throttle cable can bind due to misalignment with the fuel pump assembly.

Consequence:

Engine speed will not return to idle after the driver releases the accelerator pedal if the cable is binding.

Correction:

Dealers will realign the cable bracket. the cable assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary.

Notes:

Freightliner recall no. fl-244. owner notification began february 3, 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).

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