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NHTSARecalled Feb 3, 2005 · #05V031000

TIE ROD CLAMPS/ARVINMERITOR/URRESKO

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR URRESKO TIE ROD CLAMPS, HEAT TREATMENT OF CLAMPS CREATED A SURFACE HARDNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE CLAMPS. IN THE EVENT OF A CRACK THE CLAMPS COULD BREAK OFF AFFECTING TOE-IN AND ALIGNMENT. THE TIE ROD CAN COME LOOSE RESULTING IN STEERING LOSS AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Product details

Product
TIE ROD CLAMPS/ARVINMERITOR/URRESKO
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.

View the official CPSC notice