NHTSA Recall 07V055000: Service brakes, air
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 535 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the FCCC B2.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V055000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-491 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | February 13, 2007 |
| Owner notification | May 24, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain my 2007 thomas built c2 saf-t-liner school buses and freightliner business class m2, fccc b2, and s2 bus chassis manufactured between july 3 and november 3, 2006.
Safety risk
Under certain conditions, the park brake or work brake may fail allowing the vehicle to roll, possibly resulting in personal injury. Also, the stop lamps may intermittently fail to illuminate when the service brake is applied.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify owner and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on may 24, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner's customer assistance center at 800-385-4357.
Notes
Freightliner's recall no. Fl-491.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 07V055000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| FCCC B2 | 2007 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2007 |
| Freightliner S2 | 2007 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2007 |
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.