Vehicle recall 07V316000 · July 24, 2007
Western Star 4900, Sterling A-Line and 5 more models
On certain trucks equipped with tuftrac rear suspensions, the center casting brackets may be out of specification.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. Fl-502.CUSTOMERS may also 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
- 07V316000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 24, 2007
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-502
- Owner notification
- December 12, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,200
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Business Class M2 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Freightliner Columbia (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Freightliner FLD120 Military (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Freightliner FLD120SD (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Sterling A-Line (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Sterling Acterra (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Western Star 4900 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
Has your Freightliner been repaired?
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