Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
FB-65
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
07V394000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages
Effect Of Defect
Loss Of Steering May Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20050101
End Of Manufacture
20050831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4850
Date Owners Notified
20071016
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20070830
Make Campaign Number
FL511A