recall information
Recall number
REC-002764
PRA number
2005/7889
Campaign number
431/99/a
Original published date
make and model information
Make
FREIGHTLINER
Model
Argosy, Century & Columbia Class
Affected units
1,647
What are the defects?
The steering shaft U-joint pinch bolt on some right hand drive vehicles may not have been correctly torqued during production. In this case the pinch bolt may become loose and fall out, possibly allowing the steering shaft to separate.
What should consumers do?
Contact any Authorised Freightliner Dealership for rectification.
Supplier details
Daimlerchrysler Australia/pacific Pty Ltd
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
