Recall 01V140007: 1999–2000 Freightliner FLD and 6 other models
- Report received
- Sep 17, 2001
- Manufacturer
- Freightliner corporation
- Potentially affected
- 75,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1999–2000
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1999 Freightliner Argosy0 complaints
- 2000 Freightliner Argosy0 complaints
- 1999 Freightliner Century6 complaints
- 2000 Freightliner Century15 complaints
- 1999 Freightliner FLD1 complaints
- 2000 Freightliner FLD1 complaints
- 1999 Freightliner FLN0 complaints
- 2000 Freightliner FLN0 complaints
- 1999 Freightliner MT-450 complaints
- 2000 Freightliner MT-452 complaints
- 1999 Freightliner MT550 complaints
- 2000 Freightliner MT550 complaints
- 1999 Sterling Acterra0 complaints
- 2000 Sterling Acterra0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.