NHTSA Recall 07V234000: Service brakes, hydraulic
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 431 vehicles. It affects 2006–2007 Thomas Built Buses FS-65.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V234000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-497 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received | June 7, 2007 |
| Owner notification | July 12, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain my 2006 and 2007 freightliner fs-65 school and shuttle bus chassis equipped with caterpillar c7 engines and hydraulic brake line p/no a12-21572-000. The front brake lines may have been improperly secured allowing the brake line to contact the engine coolant plumbing components.
Safety risk
This could cause a loss of brake fluid and reduced brake performance potentially resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on july 12, 2007. Owners can contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-497.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 07V234000
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.