2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA RECALL - #07V289000
RECALL FOR STEERING : COLUMN
CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUSES AND TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 23, 2004, TO MARCH 21, 2006. DURING THE STEERING COLUMN MANUFACTURING PROCESS TWO WELDS MAY HAVE BEEN MISSING.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
10/23/2004 - 3/21/2006 |
| Recalled on |
7/5/2007 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/30/2007 |
| # Affected |
25,643 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:COLUMN |
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| Description |
CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUSES AND TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 23, 2004, TO MARCH 21, 2006. DURING THE STEERING COLUMN MANUFACTURING PROCESS TWO WELDS MAY HAVE BEEN MISSING. |
| Consequences |
COLUMNS WITH TWO WELDS MISSING MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE AND ALLOW THE STEERING WHEEL TO PROGRESSIVELY BE MOVED OUT OF ITS NORMAL POSITION WHICH MAY CAUSE THE STEERING TO RESPOND DIFFERENTLY THAN EXPECTED. IF THIS CONDITION IS IGNORED, A CRASH MAY OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-503.CUSTOMERS MAY 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 |
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for EQUIPMENT
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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