2007 MORGAN OLSON WALK IN VAN Recall

Campaign:

07V306000 on 07/17/2007

Component:

Steering

Affected:

18,000

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

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