2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 RECALL - #07V592000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX : SHAFT SECTOR
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING GEARS, MODELS TAS85 AND RCS85, THESE STEERING GEARS CONTAIN POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE SECTOR SHAFTS WITH AN INCORRECT GEAR TOOTH WHICH MAY INTERFERE WITH THE RACK-PISTON TEETH, RESULTING IN A STICK OR BIND CONDITION.
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| Vehicle |
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/2007 - 11/30/2007 |
| Recalled on |
12/21/2007 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
4/18/2008 |
| # Affected |
220 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING GEARS, MODELS TAS85 AND RCS85, THESE STEERING GEARS CONTAIN POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE SECTOR SHAFTS WITH AN INCORRECT GEAR TOOTH WHICH MAY INTERFERE WITH THE RACK-PISTON TEETH, RESULTING IN A STICK OR BIND CONDITION. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO STALL AND RESTRICT THE STEERING TURNING ANGLE OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
FREIGHTLINER IS WORKING WITH TRW TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING GEAR (PLEASE SEE 07E101). THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER FL-519.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 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for STEERING
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 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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