Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #06V422000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V422000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 2,650 affected units, STEERING COLUMN FLOOR SEAL, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain my 2004 through 2006 thomas built mvp-ef school buses manufactured between september 27, 2004, and september 10, 2006. the steering column floor seal forms a well around the column at the floor. debris, such as loose fasteners, may get trapped in the seal well, potentially causing the steering to bind.

Corrective Action

Thomas built will notify owners and repair the seal with a new design free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on march 30, 2007. owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V422000
Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc
Report Received Date: 2006-11-03T00:00:00
Subject: Steering column floor seal
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 2,650

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-482
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain my 2004 through 2006 thomas built mvp-ef school buses manufactured between september 27, 2004, and september 10, 2006. the steering column floor seal forms a well around the column at the floor. debris, such as loose fasteners, may get trapped in the seal well, potentially causing the steering to bind.
Consequence Summary: If the steering column should bind, vehicle steering may be restricted, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Corrective Action: Thomas built will notify owners and repair the seal with a new design free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on march 30, 2007. owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ynwp.e5nn~qy25
NHTSA ID: 06V422000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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