FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST 2008: STEERING:COLUMN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V357000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY ST | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-11-23 | 2007-08-13 | 2007-08-15 |
Production Dates: 2006-02-01 - 2007-06-30
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-505
Component: STEERING:COLUMN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 42000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH A TRW GLOBAL ADJUSTABLE UPPER STEERING COLUMN, TWO UPPER TILT PLATE BOLTS MAY LOOSEN WITH USE AND FALL OUT. THESE FASTENERS HOLD THE UPPER COLUMN ASSEMBLY IN PLACE. THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT MAY FRACTURE IF THE BOLTS ARE MISSING WHEN AN EXCESSIVE FORCE IS APPLIED TO THE STEERING WHEEL.
LOSS OF STEERING WHEEL POSITION MAY CAUSE THE STEERING TO RESPOND DIFFERENTLY THAN EXPECTED. IF THIS CONDITION IS IGNORED, A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
THE TILT PLATE BOLTS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-505.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.
