National Stock Number
2530-00-495-4342
National Stock Number (NSN) 2530-00-495-4342, or NIIN 004954342, (tie rod end,steering) was assigned January 1, 1963 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN replaces 3 stock numbers: 2530009530355, 2530007170337, 2530007220401.
There are 10 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 6 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 9 suppliers. Today, 6 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 2 suppliers are 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 somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 5 different weapons systems.
Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Dec 04, 2013, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) 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) 15952. [A METAL DEVICE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SWIVELING CONNECTION BETWEEN A TIE ROD AND ARM OF AN AUTOMOTIVE STEERING MECHANISM.]. 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 2530004954342 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8708295170: parts and accessories, nesoi, of bodies (including cabs) of heading 8701 to 8705. The Schedule B End Use is listed as other parts and accessories of vehicles.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.