| Build Years/Makes/Models: | 2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2008 FREIGHTLINER FLD
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
2008 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL
2008 FREIGHTLINER FLD SD
2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO
2008 STERLING A LINE
2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
2008 STERLING L LINE
2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST
2008 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900
2008 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
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| UNits affected: | 220
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| Recall Number: | 07V592000
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| Summary: | 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.
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| Consequence: | 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.
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| Remedy: | FREIGHTLINER IS WORKING WITH TRW TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING GEAR (PLEASE SEE 07E101). THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
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| Notes: | FREIGHTLINER FL-519.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.
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