NHTSA Recall 07V289000: Column (steering)
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 25,643 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Freightliner Century ST.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V289000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-503 |
| Component | STEERING › COLUMN |
| Report received | July 3, 2007 |
| Owner notification | August 30, 2007 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Certain freightliner school buses and trucks manufactured from october 23, 2004, to march 21, 2006. During the steering column manufacturing process two welds may have been missing.
Safety risk
Columns with two welds missing may fatigue and fracture and allow the steering wheel to progressively be moved out of its normal position which may cause the steering to respond differently than expected. If this condition is ignored, a crash may occur.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify owners and inspect and repair the affected vehicle free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-503.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 07V289000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Century ST | 2005, 2006 |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2005, 2006 |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2005, 2006 |
| Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
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.