Issue ID | 736108 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10281432 |
Manufacurer | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
Brand | FREIGHTLINER |
Model | CASCADIA |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 16/08/09 |
Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I am an independent contractor for cr england, inc. (trucking) i leased a 2009 freightliner, which has a defective rack and pinion steering as have dozens/ hundreds of others of the same model this year! Why hasn't this major safety defect been formally recalled? Is it because all of the drivers have reported the intense loss of front tire rubber and the defects thus far have been fortunately reported and repaired without a massive road accident that might claim hundreds/ thousands of lives if carrying hazardous materials? Loss of steering would be about the worst thing that a fully loaded tractor could have go wrong other than brakes failing in a suburb setting. In addition, no rack and pinions are available to replace mine anywhere, according to my dealership located on daniel payne drive in b'ham, al., because of the numerous ones already replaced has completely depleted the available stock! Maybe one of your loved ones will not be killed by this heinous defect. The consumer referenced recall # 03v357000. Updated 04/07/10.*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | FORWARDED FROM A CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE |
City and State | GARDENDALE, AL |
VIN pattern | 1FUJGLDR49LXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 18/01/21 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 0 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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