# Transport Canada recall 2007229

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: Transport Canada \(Canada\)
- Campaign number: 2007229
- Manufacturer's number: FL\-501
- Reported: 2007\-07\-11
- Component: Steering
- Notification type: Safety Mfr
- Units potentially affected: 1338

## What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arm to the spindle may have been over or under tightened during assembly process.  Incorrectly torqued steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture, possibly causing a crash without warning.  Correction: Dealers will inspect fasteners and apply correct tightening torque.


## Vehicles this campaign lists

- 2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY S/T
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY S/T
- [2007 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC](/makes/freightliner/classic/2007/recalls.md)
- [2008 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC](/makes/freightliner/classic/2008/recalls.md)
- [2007 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL](/makes/freightliner/classic/2007/recalls.md). Listed as a series or trim of this model.
- [2008 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL](/makes/freightliner/classic/2008/recalls.md). Listed as a series or trim of this model.
- [2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA](/makes/freightliner/columbia/2007/recalls.md)
- [2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA](/makes/freightliner/columbia/2008/recalls.md)
- [2007 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO](/makes/freightliner/coronado/2007/recalls.md)
- [2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO](/makes/freightliner/coronado/2008/recalls.md)
- [2007 FREIGHTLINER FLD120SD](/makes/freightliner/fld120/2007/recalls.md). Listed as a series or trim of this model.
- [2008 FREIGHTLINER FLD120SD](/makes/freightliner/fld120/2008/recalls.md). Listed as a series or trim of this model.
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS \(FCCC\) B2 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS \(FCCC\) B2 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS \(FCCC\) FRED MOTORHOME CHASSIS
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS \(FCCC\) FRED MOTORHOME CHASSIS
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS \(FCCC\) MB45 SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS \(FCCC\) MB45 SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS \(FCCC\) MB55 SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS \(FCCC\) MB55 SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS \(FCCC\) MT45 VAN CHASSIS
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS \(FCCC\) MT45 VAN CHASSIS
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS \(FCCC\) MT55 VAN CHASSIS
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS \(FCCC\) MT55 VAN CHASSIS
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS \(FCCC\) XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS \(FCCC\) XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS
- 2007 STERLING A\-LINE
- 2008 STERLING A\-LINE
- 2007 STERLING ACTERRA
- 2008 STERLING ACTERRA
- 2007 STERLING L\-LINE
- 2008 STERLING L\-LINE
- [2007 THOMAS BUILT HDX SCHOOL BUS](/makes/thomas-built/hdx/2007/recalls.md). Listed as a series or trim of this model.
- [2008 THOMAS BUILT HDX SCHOOL BUS](/makes/thomas-built/hdx/2008/recalls.md). Listed as a series or trim of this model.
- [2007 THOMAS BUILT HDX TRANSIT BUS](/makes/thomas-built/hdx/2007/recalls.md). Listed as a series or trim of this model.
- [2008 THOMAS BUILT HDX TRANSIT BUS](/makes/thomas-built/hdx/2008/recalls.md). Listed as a series or trim of this model.
- 2007 THOMAS BUILT MVP\-EF SCHOOL BUS
- 2008 THOMAS BUILT MVP\-EF SCHOOL BUS
- 2007 THOMAS BUILT MVP\-EF TRANSIT BUS
- 2008 THOMAS BUILT MVP\-EF TRANSIT BUS
- 2007 THOMAS BUILT SAF\-T\-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUS
- 2008 THOMAS BUILT SAF\-T\-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUS
- [2007 WESTERN STAR 4900](/makes/western-star/4900/2007/recalls.md)
- [2008 WESTERN STAR 4900](/makes/western-star/4900/2008/recalls.md)

## Bulletins for the same vehicles and component

A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.

- [fp46907](/bulletins/10161128.md), 2019-06-10, Service bulletin
- [sb4641](/bulletins/10158072.md), 2019-04-08, Service bulletin
- [sb4641](/bulletins/10158051.md), 2019-04-08, Service bulletin
- [sb4641](/bulletins/10156420.md), 2019-04-01, Service bulletin
- [sb4641](/bulletins/10156399.md), 2019-04-01, Service bulletin
- [ICI12\-016 FL614](/bulletins/10154899.md), 2019-03-18, Service bulletin
- [fp46907](/bulletins/10141646.md), 2018-06-18, Service bulletin
- [SF\-447A](/bulletins/10043170.md), 2012-02-29, Service bulletin
- [GI\-46\-41](/bulletins/10041592.md), 2011-10-12, Service bulletin
- [FL\-581\-AB](/bulletins/10039654.md), 2011-08-08, Service bulletin

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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