2007–2008 Freightliner Century ST & 2007–2008 Freightliner Columbia + 1 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain trucks built with a trw global adjustable upper steering column, two upper tilt plate bolts may loosen with use and fall out. These fasteners hold the upper column assembly in place. The steering column pivot may fracture if the bolts are missing when an excessive force is applied to the steering wheel.
💥 The risk
Loss of steering wheel position may cause the steering to respond differently than expected. If this condition is ignored, a crash may occur.
🔧 The fix
The tilt plate bolts will be inspected and replaced if necessary. The recall began on november 23, 2007. 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
- 07V357000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-505
- Manufacturer
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 42,000
- Component
- STEERING:COLUMN
- Owner phone
- 1-800-547-0712
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 23, 2007
- Built
- Feb 1, 2006 – Jun 30, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. FL-505.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.