Recall 07V-592
FREIGHTLINER LLC recalled the 2008 Sterling A-Line and 1 other model: Steering (gear box, shaft sector).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 07V-592
- Reported
- December 21, 2007
- Vehicles affected
- 220 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Freightliner fl-519.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Sterling A-Line 2008
- Sterling L-Line 2008