2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO RECALL - #07V357000
RECALL FOR STEERING : COLUMN
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH A TRW GLOBAL ADJUSTABLE UPPER STEERING COLUMN, TWO UPPER TILT PLATE BOLTS MAY LOOSEN WITH USE AND FALL OUT. THESE FASTENERS HOLD THE UPPER COLUMN ASSEMBLY IN PLACE. THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT MAY FRACTURE IF THE BOLTS ARE MISSING WHEN AN EXCESSIVE FORCE IS APPLIED TO THE STEERING WHEEL.
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 |
2/1/2006 - 6/30/2007 |
| Recalled on |
8/15/2007 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
11/23/2007 |
| # Affected |
42,000 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:COLUMN |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH A TRW GLOBAL ADJUSTABLE UPPER STEERING COLUMN, TWO UPPER TILT PLATE BOLTS MAY LOOSEN WITH USE AND FALL OUT. THESE FASTENERS HOLD THE UPPER COLUMN ASSEMBLY IN PLACE. THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT MAY FRACTURE IF THE BOLTS ARE MISSING WHEN AN EXCESSIVE FORCE IS APPLIED TO THE STEERING WHEEL. |
| Consequences |
LOSS OF STEERING WHEEL POSITION MAY CAUSE THE STEERING TO RESPOND DIFFERENTLY THAN EXPECTED. IF THIS CONDITION IS IGNORED, A CRASH MAY OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
THE TILT PLATE BOLTS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-505.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 |
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Recall for STEERING
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
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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