Vehicle recall 07V306000 · July 18, 2007
Western Star 4900, Sterling A-Line and 23 more models
During the front axle assembly, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under tightened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Freightliner is recalling certain school bus chassis, heavy trucks, van chassis, RV motorhome chassis manufactured from January 5 to may 17, 2007, equipped with axle alliance company (aac) front axles. During the front axle assembly, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under tightened.
- Consequence
- Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Thomas built will notify owners, inspect the fasteners, and replace the steering arm if necessary. The recall began on December 21, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. Fl-501.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
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V306000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 18, 2007
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-501
- Owner notification
- December 21, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 18,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Double K Villager 158 (2007): 2007
- Double K Villager 190 (2007): 2007
- Double K Villager 228 (2007): 2007
- Fccc B2 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Fleetwood Bounder Diesel (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Fleetwood Discovery (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Fleetwood Excursion (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Fleetwood Expedition (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Fleetwood Providence (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Freightliner Business Class M2 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Freightliner Century ST (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Freightliner Classic (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Freightliner Classic XL (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Freightliner Columbia (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Freightliner Coronado (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Freightliner FLD120SD (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Glaval Apollo (2007): 2007
- Morgan Olson Walk IN Van (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Sterling A-Line (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Sterling Acterra (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Sterling L-Line (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Thomas Built Buses HDX (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Utilimaster Aeromaster (2007): 2007
- Western Star 4900 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
Has your Double K been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Double K dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.