2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST RECALL - #07V357000
RECALL FOR STEERING : COLUMN
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH A TRW GLOBAL ADJUSTABLE UPPER STEERING COLUMN, TWO UPPER TILT PLATE BOLTS MAY LOOSEN WITH USE AND FALL OUT. THESE FASTENERS HOLD THE UPPER COLUMN ASSEMBLY IN PLACE. THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT MAY FRACTURE IF THE BOLTS ARE MISSING WHEN AN EXCESSIVE FORCE IS APPLIED TO THE STEERING WHEEL.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/2006 - 6/30/2007 |
| Recalled on |
8/15/2007 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
11/23/2007 |
| # Affected |
42,000 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:COLUMN |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH A TRW GLOBAL ADJUSTABLE UPPER STEERING COLUMN, TWO UPPER TILT PLATE BOLTS MAY LOOSEN WITH USE AND FALL OUT. THESE FASTENERS HOLD THE UPPER COLUMN ASSEMBLY IN PLACE. THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT MAY FRACTURE IF THE BOLTS ARE MISSING WHEN AN EXCESSIVE FORCE IS APPLIED TO THE STEERING WHEEL. |
| Consequences |
LOSS OF STEERING WHEEL POSITION MAY CAUSE THE STEERING TO RESPOND DIFFERENTLY THAN EXPECTED. IF THIS CONDITION IS IGNORED, A CRASH MAY OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
THE TILT PLATE BOLTS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-505.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 |
2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST Recall for STEERING
2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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