National Stock Number
2530-00-420-5401
National Stock Number (NSN) 2530-00-420-5401, or NIIN 004205401, (tie rod,steering) was assigned February 2, 1972 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 2 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. One of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by one supplier. Today, one supplier is listed as an Active supplier for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, only one supplier is deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years.
This NSN is unique to one weapons system.
Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Apr 25, 2008, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Acquire only from the prime contractor although the engineering data identifies the Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE) and part number of a source other than the prime contractor. The annual buy value of this part falls below the screening threshold of $10,000 but it has been screened for known source(s). (NOTE: This code shall not be used when screening parts entering the inventory. It shall not be assigned in preference to or supersede any other AMSC.) Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 19164. [AN ITEM DESIGNED TO FORM A CONNECTION OR LINK, EITHER DIRECT OR INDIRECTLY BETWEEN THE STEERING KNUCKLE ARMS. IT IS USED TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT OF THE WHEELS AND TO FACILITATE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. SEE ALSO DRAG LINK, STEERING.]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. There is no information in the HMIRS; however, the NSN is in an FSC in Table II of Federal Standard 313 and an MSDS may be required by the user. The requirement for an MSDS is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of the product. NSN 2530004205401 contains an unknown precious metal.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8708945000: steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes for vehicles, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as other parts and accessories of vehicles. NAICS classification category 336330: motor vehicle steering and suspension components (except spring) manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.