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2008 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall - Campaign #07V592000

 
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2008 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY RECALL - #07V592000

RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX : SHAFT SECTOR

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.

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Vehicle 2008 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufactured between 5/1/2007 - 11/30/2007
Recalled on 12/21/2007
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER LLC
Owners Notified on 4/18/2008
# Affected 220
Recalled for STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
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.
See also 2008 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE

2008 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY

2008 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

2008 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR

2008 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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