2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY RECALL - #09V357000
RECALL FOR STEERING : RACK AND PINION
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
10/29/2004 - 7/3/2009 |
| Recalled on |
9/16/2009 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/5/2010 |
| # Affected |
8,882 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A SEPARATED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 . |
| See also |
2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
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