Recall 99V033003: 1996–1998 Freightliner MT-45

Report received

Apr 12, 1999

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

503vehicles

Model years

1996–1998

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: 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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Freightliner MT-450 complaints
• 1997 Freightliner MT-450 complaints
• 1998 Freightliner MT-450 complaints