2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO RECALL - #07V306000
RECALL FOR STEERING
FREIGHTLINER IS RECALLING CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, VAN CHASSIS, RV MOTORHOME CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5 TO MAY 17, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ALLIANCE COMPANY (AAC) FRONT AXLES. DURING THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY, THE FASTENERS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING ARM OR TIE ROD ARMS TO THE SPINDLE MAY BE OVER OR UNDER TIGHTENED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/5/2007 - 5/17/2007 |
| Recalled on |
7/18/2007 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
12/21/2007 |
| # Affected |
18,000 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
FREIGHTLINER IS RECALLING CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, VAN CHASSIS, RV MOTORHOME CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5 TO MAY 17, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ALLIANCE COMPANY (AAC) FRONT AXLES. DURING THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY, THE FASTENERS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING ARM OR TIE ROD ARMS TO THE SPINDLE MAY BE OVER OR UNDER TIGHTENED. |
| Consequences |
INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, INSPECT THE FASTENERS, AND REPLACE THE STEERING ARM IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-501.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 |
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Recall for EQUIPMENT
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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