THOMAS BUILT FS-65 2006: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : FS-65 | Year : 2006 |
| Build Dates : 2005-01-01 - 2005-08-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V394000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2007-10-16 | Date Received by ODI: 2007-08-30 | Date Added to Database: 2007-08-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL511A | ||
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4850 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
LOSS OF STEERING MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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. |
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