Safety Recall NHTSA · 07V289000 Reported July 3, 2007

Douglas autotec steering column missing welds

Q: What is recall 07V289000?

NHTSA recall 07V289000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on July 3, 2007. It addresses: Douglas autotec steering column missing welds. The recall affects approximately 25,643 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Freightliner Llc · Steering · 25,643 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

07V289000

Manufacturer Campaign

FL-503

Manufacturer

Freightliner Llc

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

25,643

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 3, 2007

Defect Summary

Certain freightliner school buses and trucks manufactured from october 23, 2004, to march 21, 2006. during the steering column manufacturing process two welds may have been missing.

Safety Consequence

Columns with two welds missing may fatigue and fracture and allow the steering wheel to progressively be moved out of its normal position which may cause the steering to respond differently than expected. if this condition is ignored, a crash may occur.

Corrective Action

Freightliner will notify owners and inspect and repair the affected vehicle free of charge. the recall began on august 30, 2007. owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 07V289000 or campaign FL-503.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 07V289000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 07V289000?

NHTSA recall 07V289000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on July 3, 2007. It addresses: Douglas autotec steering column missing welds. The recall affects approximately 25,643 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07V289000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-503. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.