NHTSA Recall 07V357000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V357000; Date: Aug. 13, 2007
Loss of steering wheel position may cause the steering to respond differently than expected. If this condition is ignored, a crash may occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Freightliner Century St; 2008 Freightliner Century St; 2007 Freightliner Columbia; 2008 Freightliner Columbia; 2007 Freightliner Coronado; 2008 Freightliner Coronado
Component: Steering:column
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 42,000
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks built with a trw global adjustable upper steering column, two upper tilt plate bolts may loosen with use and fall out. These fasteners hold the upper column assembly in place. The steering column pivot may fracture if the bolts are missing when an excessive force is applied to the steering wheel.
How to Fix:
The tilt plate bolts will be inspected and replaced if necessary. The recall began on November 23, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-505. 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 23, 2007
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