2004 FREIGHTLINER FLD RECALL - #05V408000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2004 FREIGHTLINER FLD |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/2004 - 11/30/2004 |
| Recalled on |
9/19/2005 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
11/16/2005 |
| # Affected |
37,029 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE COULD SUFFER A LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-452.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. |
| See also |
2004 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE
2004 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2004 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for WHEELS, HUB
2004 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2004 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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