Fccc Xc-l 2003
Model Xc-l made in 2003 by Fccc got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 2003
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | ||||||||||||||||
07V343000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 06/13/2002 to 06/13/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 5949 | 01/30/2008 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/08/2007 | 08/08/2007 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Certain motor home chassis equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. this could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the steering gear free of charge. phase one of the recall began on january 30, 2008 for 1,392 vehicles. expanded mailings are expected to begin on may 16, 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-509.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. |