2005-2010 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century and others recall: rack and pinion

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on September 16, 2009. It covers about 8,882 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 8,882
reported: Sep 16, 2009
owners notified: Feb 5, 2010
related complaints: 24

Steering: rack and pinion

What is wrong: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2010 heavy duty trucks manufactured from october 29, 2005 through july 3, 2009. Under certain condition, the left hand inner tie rod end may loosen over time and if not corrected, potentially separate from the steering rack.
Risk: A separated tie rod assembly can result in loss of vehicle control at higher speeds and a crash could occur.
Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on february 5, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 09V357000

Affected vehicles

Freightliner Cascadia 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Freightliner Century 2005-2010 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Freightliner Columbia 2007-2010 2007 2008 2009 2010

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 24 complaints about steering problems.

2007 Freightliner Cascadia 2008 Freightliner Cascadia 2009 Freightliner Cascadia 2010 Freightliner Cascadia 2007 Freightliner Century 2008 Freightliner Century 2009 Freightliner Century 2010 Freightliner Century 2007 Freightliner Columbia 2008 Freightliner Columbia 2009 Freightliner Columbia 2010 Freightliner Columbia

Questions about recall 09V357000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2010 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century and others rack and pinion?

Yes. Recall 09V357000, reported on September 16, 2009, covers about 8,882 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V357000?

Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on february 5, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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