NHTSA recall 07V592000
Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
Freightliner Argosy and 12 more
Reported Dec 21, 2007220 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-519Built May 1, 2007 – Nov 30, 2007
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.