Vehicle recall 09V357000 · September 16, 2009

Freightliner Century, Cascadia and 1 more model

Under certain condition, the left hand inner tie rod end may loosen over time and if not corrected, potentially separate from the steering rack.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2010 heavy duty trucks manufactured from October 29, 2005 through July 3, 2009. Under certain condition, the left hand inner tie rod end may loosen over time and if not corrected, potentially separate from the steering rack.
Consequence: A separated tie rod assembly can result in loss of vehicle control at higher speeds and a crash could occur.
Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on February 5, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes: Daimler trucks' recall campaign number fl-557.OWNERS 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: 09V357000
Reported to NHTSA: September 16, 2009
Filed by: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufacturer campaign: FL-557
Owner notification: February 5, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected: 8,882
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Steering › Rack and pinion

Recall 09V357000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Freightliner Cascadia (2006-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Freightliner Century (2005-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Freightliner Columbia (2007-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

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