NHTSA Recall 05V387000: Column (steering)
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,840 vehicles. It affects 2004–2005 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V387000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-457 |
| Component | STEERING › COLUMN |
| Report received | September 6, 2005 |
| Owner notification | August 27, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain my 2004 and 2005 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between july 2004 and august 26, 2005. The upper steering shaft pinch bolt may not be correctly tightened, resulting in the possible loss of the bolt, allowing joint separation and loss of steering.
Safety risk
Sudden loss of steering without warning could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
All thomas built and freightliner dealers and direct warranty customers were called on august 26, 2005, and notified not to drive these buses until they have been inspected. The remedy procedure calls for the inspection of the steering pinch bolts for the presence of torque seal. Bolts without torque seal will be tightened to factory specifications and torque seal added. Follow up notification by mail began august 27, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-457.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V387000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.