NHTSA recall 07V306000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 07V306000 |
| Manufacturer's number | FL-501 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Reported | 2007-07-18 |
| Owners notified | 2007-12-21 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Units potentially affected | 18000 |
What is wrong
FREIGHTLINER IS RECALLING CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, VAN CHASSIS, RV MOTORHOME CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5 TO MAY 17, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ALLIANCE COMPANY (AAC) FRONT AXLES. DURING THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY, THE FASTENERS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING ARM OR TIE ROD ARMS TO THE SPINDLE MAY BE OVER OR UNDER TIGHTENED.
What can happen
INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The remedy
THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, INSPECT THE FASTENERS, AND REPLACE THE STEERING ARM IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-501.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
| 2007 DOUBLE K VILLAGER 158 | |
|---|---|
| 2007 DOUBLE K VILLAGER 190 | |
| 2007 DOUBLE K VILLAGER 228 | |
| 2007 FCCC B2 | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2008 FCCC B2 | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2007 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER DIESEL | Built 2007-05-22 to 2007-06-26. |
| 2008 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER DIESEL | Built 2007-05-22 to 2007-06-26. |
| 2007 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY | Built 2007-02-07 to 2007-05-18. |
| 2008 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY | Built 2007-02-07 to 2007-05-18. |
| 2007 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION | Built 2007-02-15 to 2007-04-25. |
| 2008 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION | Built 2007-02-15 to 2007-04-25. |
| 2007 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION | Built 2007-02-09 to 2007-05-29. |
| 2008 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION | Built 2007-02-09 to 2007-05-29. |
| 2007 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE | Built 2007-01-30 to 2007-06-12. |
| 2008 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE | Built 2007-01-30 to 2007-06-12. |
| 2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2007 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2008 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2007 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2008 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2007 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2007 FREIGHTLINER FLD120SD | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2008 FREIGHTLINER FLD120SD | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2007 GLAVAL APOLLO | Built 2007-04-17 to 2008-06-27. |
| 2007 MORGAN OLSON WALK IN VAN | |
| 2008 MORGAN OLSON WALK IN VAN | |
| 2007 STERLING A-LINE | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2008 STERLING A-LINE | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2007 STERLING ACTERRA | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2008 STERLING ACTERRA | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2007 STERLING L-LINE | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2008 STERLING L-LINE | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2007 UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER | Built 2007-03-21 to 2008-02-18. |
| 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900 | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
| 2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 | Built 2007-01-05 to 2007-05-17. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| fp46907 | 2019-06-10. Service bulletin. Steering Intermediate Shaft Replacement |
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| sb4641 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns |
| sb4641 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns |
| sb4641 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns |
| sb4641 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns |
| ICI12-016 FL614 | 2019-03-18. Service bulletin. Important Campaign Information on FL614 Recall |
| fp46907 | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. fp46907 Steering Intermediate Shaft ReplacementB |
| SF-447A | 2012-02-29. Service bulletin. DAIMLER TRUCK (FREIGHTLINER): ON RIGHT HAND STEERING ASSIST RAM, WHEN SUSPENSION IS EXTENDED, FULLY, IT MAY CONTACT FRONT SPRING HANGER CASTING, WHICH MAY FRACTURE RAM BALL STUD. WILL REPLACE RIGHT HAND FRONT SPRING HANGER. *PE |
| GI-46-41 | 2011-10-12. Service bulletin. FREIGHTLINER: ADJUSTING THE CORRECT TILT LOCK FORCE ON TRW STEERING COLUMNS. *PE UPDATED 7/18/12. *PE |
| FL-581-AB | 2011-08-08. Service bulletin. DAIMLER TRUCK SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A STEERING COMPONENT MAY CRACK AND POSSIBLY BREAK UNDER SEVERE STEERING CONDITIONS. THIS MAY RESULT IN LESS STEERING CONTROL. *RM |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.