Recall 06V-205: 2007 FCCC B2, 2007 Freightliner Argosy and 15 more
FREIGHTLINER LLC recall for parking brake, reported to NHTSA on Jun 12, 2006, covering about 5,243 vehicles.
The problem
Certain heavy trucks, shuttle buses, and school buses equipped with bendix modulated spring brake valves. A defect in the modulated spring brake valve casting may cause an intermittent delay in the application of the park brake.
The risk
The vehicle may rollaway without warning, possibly causing personal injury.
The fix
Freightliner will notify owners and replace the defective valves free of charge. The recall began on june 28, 2006 to freightliner, sterling, and fccc owners. Thomas built mailed letters to owners beginning july 27, 2006. This recall has been superseded (Replaced) by recall 07v302 (Fl-504).
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-477.customers may 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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Parking Brake › Conventional › Air |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 06V205000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| FCCC B2 | 2007 | All years |
| Freightliner Argosy | 2007 | All years |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2007 | All years |
| Freightliner Cargo | 2007 | All years |
| Freightliner Century Class S/T | 2007 | All years |
| Freightliner Classic | 2007 | All years |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2007 | All years |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2007 | All years |
| Freightliner FLD | 2007 | All years |
| Freightliner S2 | 2007 | All years |
| Sterling Acterra | 2007 | All years |
| Sterling At | 2007 | All years |
| Sterling Cargo | 2007 | All years |
| Sterling L | 2007 | All years |
| Sterling LT | 2007 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses C2 | 2007 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses HDX | 2007 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 06V-205?
Certain heavy trucks, shuttle buses, and school buses equipped with bendix modulated spring brake valves. A defect in the modulated spring brake valve casting may cause an intermittent delay in the application of the park brake.
How is recall 06V-205 fixed?
Freightliner will notify owners and replace the defective valves free of charge. The recall began on june 28, 2006 to freightliner, sterling, and fccc owners. Thomas built mailed letters to owners beginning july 27, 2006. This recall has been superseded (Replaced) by recall 07v302 (Fl-504).
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.