2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 RECALL - #07V316000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TUFTRAC REAR SUSPENSIONS, THE CENTER CASTING BRACKETS MAY BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION. AN OUT OF SQUARE CASTING MAY HAVE UNACCEPTABLE STRESS IN THE BRACKET WHEN IT IS INSTALLED AND MAY CAUSE IT TO CRACK IN SERVICE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/2006 - 11/30/2007 |
| Recalled on |
7/24/2007 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
12/12/2007 |
| # Affected |
1,200 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TUFTRAC REAR SUSPENSIONS, THE CENTER CASTING BRACKETS MAY BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION. AN OUT OF SQUARE CASTING MAY HAVE UNACCEPTABLE STRESS IN THE BRACKET WHEN IT IS INSTALLED AND MAY CAUSE IT TO CRACK IN SERVICE. |
| Consequences |
THE DRIVE AXLE MAY NOT BE HELD IN POSITION IF A CRACKED BRACKET FRACTURES COMPLETELY. THIS WILL AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAY CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CASTINGS THAT ARE OUT OF SPECIFICATION WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-502.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. |
| See also |
2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING
2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for STEERING
2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS
2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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