Freightliner · Canada · Crit
Freightliner Cascadia, Century +1 more: Steering
Affects Freightliner Cascadia, Century, Columbia · 2005–2010 — about 1K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain trucks, the left inner tie rod end may loosen and eventually separate from the steering rack. Tie rod failure could result in a loss of steering control and a crash, causing personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will remove and inspect the left inner tie rod. Damaged steering racks will be replaced.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational