2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA RECALL - #07V306000
RECALL FOR STEERING
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/5/2007 - 5/17/2007 |
| Recalled on |
7/18/2007 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
12/21/2007 |
| # Affected |
18,000 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-501.CUSTOMERS MAY 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 COLUMBIA Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for EQUIPMENT
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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