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2005 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL Recall - Campaign #07V400000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2005 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL RECALL - #07V400000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RACK AND PINION STEERING, THE TIE ROD ARMS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. THE THREADED END OF THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE AND SEPARATE.

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Vehicle 2005 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufactured between 11/1/2004 - 8/31/2007
Recalled on 9/5/2007
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER LLC
Owners Notified on 5/1/2008
# Affected 413
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Description ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RACK AND PINION STEERING, THE TIE ROD ARMS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. THE THREADED END OF THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE AND SEPARATE.
Consequences A FRACTURED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY WILL MAKE THE VEHICLE MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR INSTALLATION OF THE STEERING ARMS. STEERING COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED ON TRUCKS THAT HAVE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED TIE ROD ARMS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 1, 2008. OWNER MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-512.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 2005 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2005 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE

2005 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

2005 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
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