2004 FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS RECALL - #05V408000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
ON CERTAIN TRUCK AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH I-SHAFTS SUPPLIED BY ZF HEAVY DUTY STEERING, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FAILURE OF THE FORK/SHAFT CONNECTION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2004 FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/2004 - 11/30/2004 |
| Recalled on |
9/19/2005 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
11/16/2005 |
| # Affected |
37,029 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCK AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH I-SHAFTS SUPPLIED BY ZF HEAVY DUTY STEERING, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FAILURE OF THE FORK/SHAFT CONNECTION. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE COULD SUFFER A LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ATTACH A TENSION COLLAR TO THE STEERING SHAFT TO SECURE THE CONNECTION TO THE YOKE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-452.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 |
2004 FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, LOW PRESSURE WARNING, SWITCH
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