NHTSA Recall 05V408000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V408000; Date: Sep. 13, 2005
If this occurs, the vehicle could suffer a loss of steering ability, which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Freightliner Century; 2004 Freightliner Columbia; 2004 Freightliner Coronado; 2004 Freightliner FLD; 2004 Freightliner Xc Motorhome Chassis
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 37,029
Recall Summary:
On certain truck and motor home chassis equipped with I-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, there is a potential for a failure of the fork/shaft connection.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and attach a tension collar to the steering shaft to secure the connection to the yoke. The recall began on November 16, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-452. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 16, 2005
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