2005–2006 Freightliner X-Line recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain motor homes, the tie rod specified for the axle assembly is too short, possibly resulting in insufficient thread engagement.
💥 The risk
The tie rod ends may separate under certain extreme conditions, resulting in reduced steering control. Such an event may lead to a crash without prior warning.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod free of charge. The recall began on december 19, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V423000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-483
- Manufacturer
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 2,000
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-547-0712
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 19, 2006
- Built
- Apr 4, 2005 – Oct 13, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. FL-483.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.