PRA number
2003/6006
Published date
Product description
Century Class, FLD, FLN, Argosy/A-Line, L-Line. Built from March 1996 through March 2001. Campaign T312/99/A. (Recall is for specific vehicles, which were not involved in the ball stud and socket assembly recalls T265/99/A and T294/99/A.)
Reasons the product is recalled
TRW ball stud and socket assemblies may contain bearing surfaces that have less than the specified case hardness. These ball studs and socket assemblies may wear out prematurely, resulting in a separation of the ball stud from the socket. This may cause
The hazards to consumers
Steering failure.
What consumers should do
Please contact your authorised Freightliner or Sterling Dealer as soon as possible to arrange to have your vehicle inspected and rectified if required, at no charge. Please refer to recall number T312/99/A.
Supplier
DaimlerChrysler Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications is the responsible regulator for this recall.