Defect Description For Recall
Certain Freightliner School Buses And Trucks Manufactured From October 23, 2004, To March 21, 2006. During The Steering Column Manufacturing Process Two Welds May Have Been Missing.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
CENTURY ST
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
07V289000
Component Description
Steering:Column
Effect Of Defect
Columns With Two Welds Missing May Fatigue And Fracture And Allow The Steering Wheel To Progressively Be Moved Out Of Its Normal Position Which May Cause The Steering To Respond Differently Than Expected. If This Condition Is Ignored, A Crash May Occur.
Fix Defect
Freightliner Will Notify Owners And Inspect And Repair The Affected Vehicle Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On August 30, 2007. Owners Can Contact Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20041023
End Of Manufacture
20060321
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
25643
Date Owners Notified
20070830
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20070703
Make Campaign Number
FL-503