WESTERN STAR 4900 2008: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V592000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2008-04-18 | 2007-12-21 | 2007-12-21 |
Production Dates: 2007-05-01 - 2007-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-519
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 220
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
FREIGHTLINER FL-519.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.
