FREIGHTLINER FS-65 2005: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V394000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FS-65 | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-10-16 | 2007-08-30 | 2007-08-30 |
Production Dates: 2005-01-01 - 2005-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL511A
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4850
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, IMPROPER PINCH BOLT INSTALLATION MAY RESULT IN DECOUPLING OF THE STEERING SHAFT AND A LOSS OF STEERING.
LOSS OF STEERING MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED. IMPROPERLY INSTALLED PINCH BOLTS WILL BE TORQUED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO.FL-511.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.
