2006 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST Recalls (5)

Campaign:
07V289000 on 07/04/2007
Component:
Steering:column
Manufactured:
10/22/2004 - 03/20/2006
Affected:
25,643
Defect:
Certain freightliner school buses and trucks manufactured from october 23, 2004, to march 21, 2006. during the steering column manufacturing process two welds may have been missing.
Consequence:
Columns with two welds missing may fatigue and fracture and allow the steering wheel to progressively be moved out of its normal position which may cause the steering to respond differently than expected. if this condition is ignored, a crash may occur.
Correction:
Freightliner will notify owners and inspect and repair the affected vehicle free of charge. the recall began on august 30, 2007. owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Freightliner recall no. fl-503.customers may 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.
Campaign:
07V302000 on 07/15/2007
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Manufactured:
06/30/2002 - 07/02/2007
Affected:
75,000
Defect:
Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. the parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.
Consequence:
These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
Correction:
Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Freightliner recall no. fl-504.customers may 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.
Campaign:
07V400000 on 09/04/2007
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
10/31/2004 - 08/30/2007
Affected:
413
Defect:
On certain trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering, the tie rod arms may have been incorrectly installed. the threaded end of the ball socket assembly may fracture and separate.
Consequence:
A fractured tie rod assembly will make the vehicle more difficult to control at higher speeds and a crash may occur.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect for installation of the steering arms. steering components will be replaced on trucks that have incorrectly installed tie rod arms. the recall began on may 1, 2008. owner may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Freightliner recall no. fl-512.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.
Campaign:
07V403000 on 09/05/2007
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
10/31/2004 - 08/30/2007
Affected:
450
Defect:
On certain trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering, the ball socket assembly at the inner end of the driver side tie rod may be damaged in a sharp turn. excessive tie rod angles may loosen the tie rod in the ball socket or damage the threaded tie rod socket attachment to the steering rack on the driver side. the threaded end of the ball socket assembly may fracture and separate.
Consequence:
A fractured tie rod assembly will make the vehicle more difficult to control at higher speeds and a crash may occur.
Correction:
Dealers will change the front axle steering stops to prevent interference in the tie rod ball socket assembly and steering components will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on july 8, 2008, and will be mailed in phases through december 31, 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Freightliner recall no. fl-513. 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.
Campaign:
07V530000 on 11/18/2007
Component:
Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
Manufactured:
12/31/2005 - 05/30/2007
Affected:
38,000
Defect:
On certain truck-tractors equipped with holland simplex se or se ii fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
Consequence:
There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. when the occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. the recall began on january 3, 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Freightliner recall no. fl-514.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.

2006 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
SF-397A-F
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Daimler trucks-freightliner: on certain vehicles, the air filter housing and/or the air intake duct may not seal correctly, allowing dust and dirt to enter the engine. the air filter housing and/air intake duct will be replaced, as appropr
Bulletin:
SF-398A-F
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Freightliner: some vehicles may have been built with clamps used to connect the clean gas induction (cgi) plumbing that may not provide an adequate seal, allowing unfilter air into the system. the clamps will be replaced. *pe

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