Recall 07V316000: 2007–2008 Freightliner FLD120 and 5 other models

Report received

Jul 24, 2007

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

1,200vehicles

Model years

2007–2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain trucks equipped with tuftrac rear suspensions, the center casting brackets may be out of specification. An out of square casting may have unacceptable stress in the bracket when it is installed and may cause it to crack in service.

Possible consequence

The drive axle may not be held in position if a cracked bracket fractures completely. This will affect vehicle control and may cause a crash without warning.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and castings that are out of specification will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on december 12, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Freightliner Business Class M24 complaints
• 2008 Freightliner Business Class M21 complaints
• 2007 Freightliner Columbia11 complaints
• 2008 Freightliner Columbia1 complaints
• 2007 Freightliner FLD1200 complaints
• 2008 Freightliner FLD1200 complaints
• 2007 Sterling A-Line0 complaints
• 2008 Sterling A-Line1 complaints
• 2007 Sterling Acterra0 complaints
• 2008 Sterling Acterra1 complaints
• 2007 Western Star 49000 complaints
• 2008 Western Star 49000 complaints