Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 07V316000

Suspension: rear

FREIGHTLINER LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2007-07-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V316000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Vehicles affected
1,200
Reported to NHTSA
2007-07-24
Owners notified
2007-12-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

14 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Business Class M22008 2007
FREIGHTLINER Columbia2008 2007
FREIGHTLINER FLD120 Military2008 2007
FREIGHTLINER FLD120SD2008 2007
STERLING A-Line2008 2007
STERLING Acterra2008 2007
WESTERN STAR 49002008 2007

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.