FREIGHTLINERFS-65
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2005 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 recalls

There is 1 NHTSA recall campaign associated with this vehicle configuration.

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STEERING:LINKAGES · 1
Campaign 07V394000

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Jun 8, 2009
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.

Risk

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.

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