Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 05V408000

Steering: linkages

FREIGHTLINER LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2005-09-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V408000

Steering: linkages

Component
Steering: linkages
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Vehicles affected
37,029
Reported to NHTSA
2005-09-13
Owners notified
2005-11-16

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCK AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH I-SHAFTS SUPPLIED BY ZF HEAVY DUTY STEERING, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FAILURE OF THE FORK/SHAFT CONNECTION.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE COULD SUFFER A LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ATTACH A TENSION COLLAR TO THE STEERING SHAFT TO SECURE THE CONNECTION TO THE YOKE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-452.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.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Century2004
FREIGHTLINER Columbia2004
FREIGHTLINER Coronado2004
FREIGHTLINER FLD2004
FREIGHTLINER XC Motorhome Chassis2004

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.