2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 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 WESTERN STAR 4900 |
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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 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EQUIPMENT
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