NHTSA recall 05V408000
Steering › Linkages
Freightliner Century and 4 more
Reported Sep 13, 200537,029 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-452Built Apr 1, 2004 – Nov 30, 2004
The defect
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.
The risk
If this occurs, the vehicle could suffer a loss of steering ability, which could result in a crash.
The 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.