2008 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION 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 |
2008 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
2/9/2007 - 5/29/2007 |
| 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 |
2008 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2008 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION Recall for SUSPENSION
2008 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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