Freightliner · Canada · High
Freightliner Century: Steering
Affects Freightliner Century · 1998–1999 — about 129 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the tie rod ends may fracture due to low stress, high cycle, reversed bending fatigue resulting from a system resonance. This condition could result in loss of steering control. Correction: The tie rod ends and tube assembly will be replaced with tie rod ends of a higher strength material specification.
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