2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA 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.
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 |
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 |
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| 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 |
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 STEERING, COLUMN
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 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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