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2008 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL Recall - Campaign #07V403000

 
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2008 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL RECALL - #07V403000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RACK AND PINION STEERING, THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY AT THE INNER END OF THE DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD MAY BE DAMAGED IN A SHARP TURN. EXCESSIVE TIE ROD ANGLES MAY LOOSEN THE TIE ROD IN THE BALL SOCKET OR DAMAGE THE THREADED TIE ROD SOCKET ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING RACK ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE THREADED END OF THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE AND SEPARATE.

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Vehicle 2008 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufactured between 11/1/2004 - 8/31/2007
Recalled on 9/6/2007
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER LLC
Owners Notified on 7/8/2008
# Affected 450
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Description ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RACK AND PINION STEERING, THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY AT THE INNER END OF THE DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD MAY BE DAMAGED IN A SHARP TURN. EXCESSIVE TIE ROD ANGLES MAY LOOSEN THE TIE ROD IN THE BALL SOCKET OR DAMAGE THE THREADED TIE ROD SOCKET ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING RACK ON THE DRIVER SIDE. 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 CHANGE THE FRONT AXLE STEERING STOPS TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE IN THE TIE ROD BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY AND STEERING COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 8, 2008, AND WILL BE MAILED IN PHASES THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-513. 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.
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2008 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY

2008 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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2008 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR

2008 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES

2008 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION

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