NHTSA recall 07V400000
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Freightliner Century ST and 3 more
Reported Sep 5, 2007413 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-512Built Nov 1, 2004 – Aug 31, 2007
The defect
On certain trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering, the tie rod arms may have been incorrectly installed. the threaded end of the ball socket assembly may fracture and separate.
The risk
A fractured tie rod assembly will make the vehicle more difficult to control at higher speeds and a crash may occur.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect for installation of the steering arms. steering components will be replaced on trucks that have incorrectly installed tie rod arms. the recall began on may 1, 2008. owner may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.