NHTSA Recall 09V357000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V357000; Date: Sep. 16, 2009
A separated tie rod assembly can result in loss of vehicle control at higher speeds and a crash could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Freightliner Cascadia; 2007 Freightliner Cascadia; 2008 Freightliner Cascadia; 2009 Freightliner Cascadia; 2010 Freightliner Cascadia; 2005 Freightliner Century; 2006 Freightliner Century; 2007 Freightliner Century; 2008 Freightliner Century; 2009 Freightliner Century; 2010 Freightliner Century; 2007 Freightliner Columbia; 2008 Freightliner Columbia; 2009 Freightliner Columbia; 2010 Freightliner Columbia
Component: Steering:rack And Pinion
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 8,882
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2010 heavy duty trucks manufactured from October 29, 2005 through July 3, 2009. Under certain condition, the left hand inner tie rod end may loosen over time and if not corrected, potentially separate from the steering rack.
How to Fix:
Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on February 5, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Daimler trucks' recall campaign number FL-557. Owners 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: Feb 5, 2010
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