Recall 07V403000: 2005–2008 Freightliner Coronado and 3 other models

Report received

Sep 6, 2007

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

450vehicles

Model years

2005–2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Freightliner Century ST1 complaints
• 2006 Freightliner Century ST1 complaints
• 2007 Freightliner Century ST0 complaints
• 2008 Freightliner Century ST0 complaints
• 2005 Freightliner Classic0 complaints
• 2006 Freightliner Classic1 complaints
• 2007 Freightliner Classic1 complaints
• 2008 Freightliner Classic0 complaints
• 2005 Freightliner Columbia38 complaints
• 2006 Freightliner Columbia14 complaints
• 2007 Freightliner Columbia11 complaints
• 2008 Freightliner Columbia1 complaints
• 2005 Freightliner Coronado0 complaints
• 2006 Freightliner Coronado1 complaints
• 2007 Freightliner Coronado0 complaints
• 2008 Freightliner Coronado0 complaints