| Vehicle |
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/2004 - 6/15/2010 |
| Recalled on |
10/25/2011 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
7/6/2012 |
| # Affected |
9,689 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
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| Description |
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, COLUMBIA, CENTURY, CORONADO, AND CLASSIC XL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2004, THROUGH JUNE 15, 2010 FOR THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. THE LOWER PINION BEARING MAY CORRODE AND FAIL. A FAILED BEARING MAY LEAD TO DAMAGE OF THE SPOOL VALVE SEALS. A DAMAGE SPOOL VALVE SEAL MAY ALLOW HYDRAULIC FLUID TO FLOW TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT TURN PORT INSTEAD OF FLOWING TO THE RETURN PORT. |
| Consequences |
THE STEERING COULD UNEXPECTEDLY TURN LEFT OR RIGHT, MAKING THE VEHICLE MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER BEARING FOR CORROSION. IF CORROSION IS FOUND, THE RACK AND PINION SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO CORROSION IS FOUND, ON THE BEARING, THE BEARING WILL BE PACKED WITH GREASE AND THE RUBBER BELLOWS WILL BE REPLACED WITH SEALANT ADDED BETWEEN THE BELLOWS AND THE RACK HOUSING. AN INTERIM LETTER WAS MAILED IN DECEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
DAIMLER TRUCKS' SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS FL-614.OWNERS 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 |
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for EQUIPMENT
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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