Vehicle recall 07V400000 · September 5, 2007
Freightliner Century ST, Classic XL and 2 more models
On certain trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering, the tie rod arms may have been incorrectly installed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V400000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 5, 2007
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-512
- Owner notification
- May 1, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 413
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Century ST (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Freightliner Classic XL (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Freightliner Columbia (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Freightliner Coronado (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
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