NHTSA Recall 00V246111: Tie rod assembly (steering)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17,700 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 Ford Heavy Duty.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V246111 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S48 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | November 28, 2000 |
| Owner notification | December 27, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: motor home chassis and heavy duty trucks. The affected vehicles have tie rod ends and/or drag link assembly ends that could have insufficient harness in the ball stud.
Safety risk
This could result in premature wear and, potentially, separation of the ball stud from its socket.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tie rod ends and/or drag link assemblies. Owner notification began december 27, 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 ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V246111
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.