Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V387000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V387000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 1,840 affected units, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain my 2004 and 2005 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between july 2004 and august 26, 2005. the upper steering shaft pinch bolt may not be correctly tightened, resulting in the possible loss of the bolt, allowing joint separation and loss of steering.

Corrective Action

All thomas built and freightliner dealers and direct warranty customers were called on august 26, 2005, and notified not to drive these buses until they have been inspected. the remedy procedure calls for the inspection of the steering pinch bolts for the presence of torque seal. bolts without torque seal will be tightened to factory specifications and torque seal added. follow up notification by mail began august 27, 2005. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V387000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2005-09-06T00:00:00

Subject: Loss of steering control

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,840

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-457

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain my 2004 and 2005 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between july 2004 and august 26, 2005. the upper steering shaft pinch bolt may not be correctly tightened, resulting in the possible loss of the bolt, allowing joint separation and loss of steering.

Consequence Summary: Sudden loss of steering without warning could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: All thomas built and freightliner dealers and direct warranty customers were called on august 26, 2005, and notified not to drive these buses until they have been inspected. the remedy procedure calls for the inspection of the steering pinch bolts for the presence of torque seal. bolts without torque seal will be tightened to factory specifications and torque seal added. follow up notification by mail began august 27, 2005. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V387000

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Created At: 1742808662

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