Recall
Freightliner X-line — 06V423000
NHTSA ID
06V423000
Make
Freightliner
Model
X-line
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2006-11-02
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
2,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-483
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE TIE ROD SPECIFIED FOR THE AXLE ASSEMBLY IS TOO SHORT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT THREAD ENGAGEMENT.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.