{"vehicle":{"id":"2004_freightliner_classic","year":2004,"make":"Freightliner","model":"Classic"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"07V302000","date":"2007-07-16","manufacturer":"FREIGHTLINER LLC","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE","summary":"CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2002 AND JULY 3, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES.  THE PARKER SCV BRASS 90 DEGREE SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) WHICH ATTACH TO THE SUPPLY PORT OF A BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE CAN BREAK APART.  PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV CAN BECOME LODGED INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING EITHER LEAKAGE OUT OF THE SR-7 VALVE OR PREVENTING AIR FROM PROPERLY EXHAUSTING FROM THE SR-7 VALVE.   ALSO, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE VALVES CAN BECOME DEFORMED AND NOT SEAT PROPERLY.","mfr_campaign":"FL-504","units":75000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["CLASSIC","CLASSIC XL"],"built_from":"2002-07-01","built_to":"2007-07-03","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/07V302000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2007231","date":"2007-07-11","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"On certain vehicles, the internal rubber check valve inside the Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve can become deformed over time.  The effect of this defect is intermittent and presents a potential delay or failure in applying the parking brakes; potentially resulting in a vehicle roll away.  Should this occur, the unattended roll away vehicle could strike a bystander or cause property damage.  Correction: Dealers will install a check valve repair kit.","mfr_campaign":"FL-504","units":18536,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["CLASSIC","CLASSIC XL"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2007231"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2006084","date":"2006-04-19","manufacturer":null,"component":"Suspension","summary":"On certain vehicles, the rear suspension transverse beam castings were not made to specifications.  If a casting were to break when the vehicle is in motion, parts could become projectiles with potential to cause property damage, personal injury or death.  Also, the transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface causing sparks that could ignite a fire.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transverse beams.","mfr_campaign":"FL-453","units":108,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["CLASSIC"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2006084"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2006034","date":"2006-02-09","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"On certain vehicles equipped with a Caterpillar engine, the Variable Valve Actuation oil line (VVA line) used on 6 cylinder, 15L turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled diesel engines may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not oriented correctly.  Oil line wear may cause an oil leak and a potential fire hazard.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the VVA line.","mfr_campaign":"FL-471","units":1201,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["CLASSIC","CLASSIC XL"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2006034"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"06V030000","date":"2006-02-08","manufacturer":"FREIGHTLINER LLC","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","summary":"ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY.","mfr_campaign":"FL-471","units":5771,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["CLASSIC","CLASSIC XL"],"built_from":"2004-04-09","built_to":"2005-10-07","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/06V030000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2005266","date":"2005-09-14","manufacturer":null,"component":"Steering","summary":"On certain vehicles, the front hubs may fracture and allow the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle.  This could cause a crash without prior warning.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the hubs.","mfr_campaign":"FL-451","units":324,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["CLASSIC","CLASSIC XL"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2005266"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}