NHTSA Recall 07V592000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V592000; Date: Dec. 21, 2007
This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Freightliner Argosy; 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2008 Freightliner Cascadia; 2008 Freightliner Century St; 2008 Freightliner Classic; 2008 Freightliner Classic Xl; 2008 Freightliner Columbia; 2008 Freightliner Coronado; 2008 Freightliner FLD; 2008 Freightliner Fld Sd; 2008 Sterling A-line; 2008 Sterling L-line; 2008 Western Star 4900
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 220
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition.
How to Fix:
Freightliner is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). The recall began on April 18, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner FL-519. 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: Apr 18, 2008
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