Known Recalls

Model year record

2006 FREIGHTLINER FB-65

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V394000

Steering: linkages

Component
Steering: linkages
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Vehicles affected
4,850
Reported to NHTSA
2007-08-30
Owners notified
2007-10-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

LOSS OF STEERING MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.