Steering: linkagesRecall 07V-394 · Freightliner vehicles
FREIGHTLINER LLC recall 07V-394 covers 4,850 Freightliner vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on August 30, 2007.
Source: NHTSA recall 07V394000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, IMPROPER PINCH BOLT INSTALLATION MAY RESULT IN DECOUPLING OF THE STEERING SHAFT AND A LOSS OF STEERING.
The risk
LOSS OF STEERING MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED. IMPROPERLY INSTALLED PINCH BOLTS WILL BE TORQUED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO.FL-511.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2005 to August 31, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.