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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V306000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 01/05/2007 to 05/17/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 18000 | 12/21/2007 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 07/18/2007 | 07/18/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Freightliner is recalling certain school bus chassis, heavy trucks, van chassis, rv motorhome chassis manufactured from january 5 to may 17, 2007, equipped with axle alliance company (aac) front axles. during the front axle assembly, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under tightened. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Thomas built will notify owners, inspect the fasteners, and replace the steering arm if necessary. the recall began on december 21, 2007. owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-501.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V592000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 05/01/2007 to 11/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 220 | 04/18/2008 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/21/2007 | 12/21/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Freightliner is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). the recall began on april 18, 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner fl-519.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| SB-46-51 | 05/01/2011 | 10039609 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-46-51 | 05/01/2011 | 10039609 | Freightliner: there is a procedure to replace the power steering pump. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SF-447A | 12/01/2011 | 10043170 | Daimler truck (freightliner): on right hand steering assist ram, when suspension is extended, fully, it may contact front spring hanger casting, which may fracture ram ball stud. will replace right hand front spring hanger. *pe | 02/28/2012 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||||
| SF-447A | 12/01/2011 | 10043170 | Daimler truck (freightliner): on right hand steering assist ram, when suspension is extended, fully, it may contact front spring hanger casting, which may fracture ram ball stud. will replace right hand front spring hanger. *pe | 02/28/2012 | |