Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2005-2011 Freightliner Cascadia, Columbia, Century, Coronado, And Classic Xl Trucks Manufactured From November 1, 2004, Through June 15, 2010 For The Rack And Pinion Steering System. The Lower Pinion Bearing May Corrode And Fail. A Failed Bearing May Lead To Damage Of The Spool Valve Seals. A Damage Spool Valve Seal May Allow Hydraulic Fluid To Flow To The Right Or Left Turn Port Instead Of Flowing To The Return Port.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
CASCADIA
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
11V514000
Component Description
Steering:Rack And Pinion
Effect Of Defect
The Steering Could Unexpectedly Turn Left Or Right, Making The Vehicle More Difficult To Control And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Daimler Trucks Will Inspect The Lower Bearing For Corrosion. If Corrosion Is Found, The Rack And Pinion System Will Be Replaced. If No Corrosion Is Found, On The Bearing, The Bearing Will Be Packed With Grease And The Rubber Bellows Will Be Replaced With Sealant Added Between The Bellows And The Rack Housing. An Interim Letter Was Mailed In December 2011. Owners May Contact Daimler Trucks Toll-Free At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20041101
End Of Manufacture
20100615
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9689
Date Owners Notified
20120706
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20111013
Make Campaign Number
FL-614