NHTSA Recall 01V044002: Tie rod assembly (steering)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16,000 vehicles. It affects 19 models including the Freightliner Argosy.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V044002 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-284 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | February 21, 2001 |
| Owner notification | May 22, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V044002
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Argosy | 1999 |
| Freightliner Cargo | 1999 |
| Freightliner Century | 1999 |
| Freightliner Flb | 1999 |
| Freightliner Fld | 1999 |
| Freightliner Fln | 1999 |
| Freightliner FS-65 | 1999 |
| Freightliner S112 | 1999 |
| Freightliner Xc | 1999 |
| Orion II | 1999 |
| Orion V | 1999 |
| Sterling A-Line | 1999 |
| Sterling Cargo | 1999 |
| Sterling L-Line | 1999 |
| Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner ER | 1999 |
| Thomas Mvp EF | 1999 |
| Thomas Mvp ER | 1999 |
| Western Star Constellation | 1999 |
| Western Star Heritage | 1999 |
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.