Recall 07V-289: 2005–2006 Freightliner Century ST, 2005–2006 Freightliner Columbia and 3 more
FREIGHTLINER LLC recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Jul 3, 2007, covering about 25,643 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-503.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 | Steering › Column |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V289000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner Century ST | 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner | 2004, 2005, 2006 | 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 07V-289?
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.
How is recall 07V-289 fixed?
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.
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.