Vehicle Safety Data

Recall 07V306000 — STEERING Defect in 2007-2008 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL

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RECALL This recall affects up to 18,000 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 07V306000
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER LLC
Vehicles Affected 18,000
Component STEERING
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles
2007 WESTERN STAR 4900, 2007 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER DIESEL, 2007 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION, 2007 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE, 2007 MORGAN OLSON WALK IN VAN, 2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2007 GLAVAL APOLLO, 2007 DOUBLE K VILLAGER 228, 2007 DOUBLE K VILLAGER 190, 2007 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL, 2007 STERLING A-LINE, 2007 STERLING L-LINE, 2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX, 2007 FREIGHTLINER FLD120SD, 2007 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC, 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2007 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST, 2007 STERLING ACTERRA, 2007 FCCC B2, 2007 DOUBLE K VILLAGER 158, 2007 UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER, 2007 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION, 2007 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY, 2008 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL, 2008 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER DIESEL, 2008 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION, 2008 FCCC B2, 2008 STERLING ACTERRA, 2008 STERLING A-LINE, 2008 FREIGHTLINER FLD120SD, 2008 STERLING L-LINE, 2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2008 WESTERN STAR 4900, 2008 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC, 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX, 2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST, 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2008 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION, 2008 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY, 2008 MORGAN OLSON WALK IN VAN, 2008 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE

Defect Description

FREIGHTLINER IS RECALLING CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, VAN CHASSIS, RV MOTORHOME CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5 TO MAY 17, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ALLIANCE COMPANY (AAC) FRONT AXLES. DURING THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY, THE FASTENERS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING ARM OR TIE ROD ARMS TO THE SPINDLE MAY BE OVER OR UNDER TIGHTENED.

Safety Consequence

INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, INSPECT THE FASTENERS, AND REPLACE THE STEERING ARM IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

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