Recall
Freightliner Fb-65 — 07V394000
NHTSA ID
07V394000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Fb-65
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2007-08-30
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Units Affected
4,850
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL511A
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.
Consequence
LOSS OF STEERING MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
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.