NHTSA Recall 11V514000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V514000; Date: Oct. 13, 2011
The steering could unexpectedly turn left or right, making the vehicle more difficult to control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Freightliner Cascadia; 2006 Freightliner Cascadia; 2007 Freightliner Cascadia; 2008 Freightliner Cascadia; 2009 Freightliner Cascadia; 2010 Freightliner Cascadia; 2011 Freightliner Cascadia; 2005 Freightliner Century; 2006 Freightliner Century; 2007 Freightliner Century; 2008 Freightliner Century; 2009 Freightliner Century; 2010 Freightliner Century; 2011 Freightliner Century; 2005 Freightliner Classic Xl; 2006 Freightliner Classic Xl; 2007 Freightliner Classic Xl; 2008 Freightliner Classic Xl; 2009 Freightliner Classic Xl; 2010 Freightliner Classic Xl; 2011 Freightliner Classic Xl; 2005 Freightliner Columbia; 2006 Freightliner Columbia; 2007 Freightliner Columbia; 2008 Freightliner Columbia; 2009 Freightliner Columbia; 2010 Freightliner Columbia; 2011 Freightliner Columbia; 2005 Freightliner Coronado; 2006 Freightliner Coronado; 2007 Freightliner Coronado; 2008 Freightliner Coronado; 2009 Freightliner Coronado; 2010 Freightliner Coronado; 2011 Freightliner Coronado
Component: Steering:rack And Pinion
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 9,689
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 freightliner cascadia, columbia, century, coronado, and classic xl trucks manufactured from November 1, 2004, through June 15, 2010 for the rack and pinion steering system. The lower pinion bearing may corrode and fail. A failed bearing may lead to damage of the spool valve seals. A damage spool valve seal may allow hydraulic fluid to flow to the right or left turn port instead of flowing to the return port.
How to Fix:
Daimler trucks will inspect the lower bearing for corrosion. If corrosion is found, the rack and pinion system will be replaced. If no corrosion is found, on the bearing, the bearing will be packed with grease and the rubber bellows will be replaced with sealant added between the bellows and the rack housing. An interim letter was mailed in December 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Daimler trucks' safety recall number is FL-614. 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: Jul 6, 2012
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