Recall 07V394000: 2005–2006 Freightliner FS-65

Report received

Aug 30, 2007

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

4,850vehicles

Model years

2005–2006

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 school bus and motor home chassis, improper pinch bolt installation may result in decoupling of the steering shaft and a loss of steering.

Possible consequence

Loss of steering may result in a vehicle crash.

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2005 Freightliner FS-651 complaints
• 2006 Freightliner FS-650 complaints