Vehicle recall 07V592000 · December 21, 2007
Western Star 4900, Sterling A-Line and 11 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Freightliner is working with TRW to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07E101). The recall began on April 18, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V592000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 21, 2007
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-519
- Owner notification
- April 18, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 220
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Argosy (2008): 2008
- Freightliner Business Class M2 (2008): 2008
- Freightliner Cascadia (2008): 2008
- Freightliner Century ST (2008): 2008
- Freightliner Classic (2008): 2008
- Freightliner Classic XL (2008): 2008
- Freightliner Columbia (2008): 2008
- Freightliner Coronado (2008): 2008
- Freightliner FLD (2008): 2008
- Freightliner FLD SD (2008): 2008
- Sterling A-Line (2008): 2008
- Sterling L-Line (2008): 2008
- Western Star 4900 (2008): 2008
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