Freightliner · Canada · High
Freightliner MT45 Custom Chassis, MT35 Custom Chassis: Steering
Affects Freightliner MT45 Custom Chassis, MT35 Custom Chassis · 1996–1998 — about 8 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube. This condition may occur as a result of improper thread engagement between the tie rod threads and the tie rod tube threads. Improper thread engagement plus the possibility of improper clamp load on the tube clamp could cause separation of the tie rod tube and loss of steering control. Correction: Tie rod assembly will be replaced.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational