Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #07V403000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V403000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 450 affected units, FRONT AXLE STEERING STOPS, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering, the ball socket assembly at the inner end of the driver side tie rod may be damaged in a sharp turn. excessive tie rod angles may loosen the tie rod in the ball socket or damage the threaded tie rod socket attachment to the steering rack on the driver side. the threaded end of the ball socket assembly may fracture and separate.

Corrective Action

Dealers will change the front axle steering stops to prevent interference in the tie rod ball socket assembly and steering components will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on july 8, 2008, and will be mailed in phases through december 31, 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V403000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2007-09-06T00:00:00

Subject: Front axle steering stops

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 450

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-513

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering, the ball socket assembly at the inner end of the driver side tie rod may be damaged in a sharp turn. excessive tie rod angles may loosen the tie rod in the ball socket or damage the threaded tie rod socket attachment to the steering rack on the driver side. the threaded end of the ball socket assembly may fracture and separate.

Consequence Summary: A fractured tie rod assembly will make the vehicle more difficult to control at higher speeds and a crash may occur.

Corrective Action: Dealers will change the front axle steering stops to prevent interference in the tie rod ball socket assembly and steering components will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on july 8, 2008, and will be mailed in phases through december 31, 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7r95_9j97_fudc

NHTSA ID: 07V403000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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