The Tie Rod,steering, cataloged under National Stock Number 2530-00-971-4200, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2530 (Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components) of the Vehicular Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America, Inc. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 2530-00-971-4200 |
| Primary Part Number | 64253 |
| Item Name | Tie Rod,steering |
| FSC / FSG | 2530 / 25 — Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Opening Largest Diameter | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL ALL ENDS IN |
| Distance From Rod/link End to Nearest Edge of Opening | 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL ALL ENDS IN |
| End Connection Type | SOCKET ALL ENDS |
| Shape | STRAIGHT |
| Center to Center Distance Between Connecting Centers | 11.125 INCHES MINIMUM AND 13.325 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Adjustability | ADJUSTABLE ALL ENDS |
| Rod End Lock Clamp | INCLUDED |
| Opening Shape | KEYHOLE SECOND END |
| Construction | TUBULAR |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING |
| Furnished Items | THREADED BALL STUD(S)/ PLUG(S) ALL ENDS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 2530-00-971-4200 is a Tie Rod,steering, manufactured by Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America, Inc, classified under FSC 2530, Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components. Status: active.
NSN 2530-00-971-4200 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 00964253 (Tvh Parts Co.), 64253 (Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America, Inc).
Key specifications for 64253: Body Diameter: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Opening Largest Diameter: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL ALL ENDS IN; Distance From Rod/link End to Nearest Edge of Opening: 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL ALL ENDS IN; End Connection Type: SOCKET ALL ENDS. 12 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.