NHTSA Recall 07V394000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V394000; Date: Aug. 30, 2007
Loss of steering may result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Freightliner Fb-65; 2006 Freightliner Fb-65; 2005 Freightliner Fs-65; 2006 Freightliner Fs-65
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 4,850
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 16, 2007
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