Vehicle recall 07V403000 · September 6, 2007
Freightliner Century ST, Classic XL and 2 more models
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.
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 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V403000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 6, 2007
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-513
- Owner notification
- July 8, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 450
- 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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