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.)

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Reason 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.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

DaimlerChrysler Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd

Identifying product features

N/A

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

N/A

Dates available for sale

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2003/6006 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.

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