Recall 09V357000 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION Defect in 2005-2010 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
RECALL This recall affects up to 8,882 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V357000 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Vehicles Affected | 8,882 |
| Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2005 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY, 2006 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY, 2006 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY, 2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, 2007 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY, 2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2009 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, 2009 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY, 2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2010 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, 2010 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY, 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 29, 2005 THROUGH JULY 3, 2009. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITION, THE LEFT HAND INNER TIE ROD END MAY LOOSEN OVER TIME AND IF NOT CORRECTED, POTENTIALLY SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING RACK.
Safety Consequence
A SEPARATED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.
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