ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING GEARS, MODELS TAS85 AND RCS85
— Recall Campaign #07V592000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 220 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
07V592000
| Manufacturer: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 21, 2007 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 07V592000 |
| Units affected: | 220 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
Affects the following:
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER FLD
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER FLD SD
- 2008 STERLING A-LINE
- 2008 STERLING L-LINE
- 2008 WESTERN STAR 4900