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FREIGHTLINER issued a recall on the XC CHASSIS model
· Published by Transport Canada · Official notice
Details
Alert type: Recall
Category: Truck - Med. & H.D.
Department: Transport Canada
Notification type: Safety Industry
System: Steering
Units affected: 28
Products
| Model | Make | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| XC CHASSIS | FREIGHTLINER | 1995, 1996 |
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The issue
THE CROSSMEMBER-TRACK BAR CAN CONTACT THE STEERING TIE ROD. THIS MAY OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, THE LEVELLING JACK SYSTEM IS NOT ENGAGED AND THE AIR IS PURGED FROM THE AIR BAGS. THIS CONTACT CAN INCREASE STEERING RESISTANCE WHICH CAN LIMIT OR PREVENT STEERING CAPACITY, THEREBY CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.CORRECTION: THE CROSSMEMBER-TRACK BAR MOUNT AND CROSSMEMBER-TRACK BAR WILL BE REPLACED WITH MODIFIED VERSIONS.