NHTSA Recall 01V167002: Suspension
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 222 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Freightliner Fld.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V167002 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-379 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received | May 14, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 14, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 and 800 series suspension kits. These suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.
Safety risk
Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. Owner notification began march 14, 2002. 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.
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 01V167002
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Fld | 2000 |
| Freightliner Fln | 2000 |
| Freightliner Sterling | 2000 |
| Sterling Acterra | 2000 |
| Western Star 4800 | 2000 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2000 |
| Western Star 5800 | 2000 |
| Western Star 6900 | 2000 |
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.