Vehicle recall 07V394000 · August 30, 2007
Freightliner FB-65 and FS-65
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no.fl-511.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
- 07V394000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 30, 2007
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL511A
- Owner notification
- October 16, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,850
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner FB-65 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Freightliner FS-65 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
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