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Recall 07V-302: 2003–2008 FCCC B2, 2003–2008 FCCC XC and 19 more

FREIGHTLINER LLC recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Jul 16, 2007, covering about 75,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
07V-302
Report date
Jul 16, 2007
Vehicles affected
75,000
Owners notified
Jan 11, 2008

The problem

Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (Scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. Also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.

The risk

These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.

The fix

Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

Freightliner recall no. Fl-504.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

ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER LLC
ComponentService Brakes, Air › Supply › Check Valve
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number07V302000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
FCCC B22003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
FCCC XC2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Freightliner Argosy2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Freightliner Business Class M22003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Freightliner Century ST2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Freightliner Classic2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Freightliner Classic XL2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Freightliner Columbia2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Freightliner Coronado2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Freightliner FL112 Business Class2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Freightliner FL80 Business Class2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Freightliner FLD1122003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Freightliner FLD1202003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Freightliner FLD120SD2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Freightliner MT-452003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Freightliner MT-552003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Sterling A-Line2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Sterling Acterra2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Sterling L-Line2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C22003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All 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-302?

Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (Scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. Also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.

How is recall 07V-302 fixed?

Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. 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.