Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks Equipped With Rack And Pinion Steering, The Ball Socket Assembly At The Inner End Of The Driver Side Tie Rod May Be Damaged In A Sharp Turn. Excessive Tie Rod Angles May Loosen The Tie Rod In The Ball Socket Or Damage The Threaded Tie Rod Socket Attachment To The Steering Rack On The Driver Side. The Threaded End Of The Ball Socket Assembly May Fracture And Separate.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
CENTURY ST
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
07V403000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
A Fractured Tie Rod Assembly Will Make The Vehicle More Difficult To Control At Higher Speeds And A Crash May Occur.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Change The Front Axle Steering Stops To Prevent Interference In The Tie Rod Ball Socket Assembly And Steering Components Will Be Replaced Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 8, 2008, And Will Be Mailed In Phases Through December 31, 2008. Owners May Contact Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20041101
End Of Manufacture
20070831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
450
Date Owners Notified
20080708
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20070906
Make Campaign Number
FL-513