Freightliner FB-65, FS-65 (2005-2006): Steering
Recall 07V394000 · Aug 30, 2007 · Freightliner LLC
4,850
vehicles affected
4,850
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07V394000
- Date
- Aug 30, 2007
- Maker
- Freightliner LLC
- Units affected
- 4,850
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages
- Model years
- 2005-2006
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
LOSS OF STEERING MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | FB-65 | 2005-2006 |
| Freightliner | FS-65 | 2005-2006 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 07V394000?
2 models: Freightliner FB-65 (2005-2006), Freightliner FS-65 (2005-2006), about 4,850 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 07V394000?
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.
What can happen?
LOSS OF STEERING MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.