Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #07V289000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V289000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 25,643 affected units, DOUGLAS AUTOTEC STEERING COLUMN MISSING WELDS, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V289000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2007-07-03T00:00:00

Subject: Douglas autotec steering column missing welds

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 25,643

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-503

Recall Type: Vehicle

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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5uhq_sruc-ksj4

NHTSA ID: 07V289000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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