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2005 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE Recall - Campaign #06V423000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2005 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE RECALL - #06V423000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE TIE ROD SPECIFIED FOR THE AXLE ASSEMBLY IS TOO SHORT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT THREAD ENGAGEMENT.

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Vehicle 2005 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufactured between 4/4/2005 - 10/13/2005
Recalled on 11/3/2006
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER LLC
Owners Notified on 12/19/2006
# Affected 2,000
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Description ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE TIE ROD SPECIFIED FOR THE AXLE ASSEMBLY IS TOO SHORT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT THREAD ENGAGEMENT.
Consequences THE TIE ROD ENDS MAY SEPARATE UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN REDUCED STEERING CONTROL. SUCH AN EVENT MAY LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TIE ROD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-483.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.
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