NHTSA Recall 07V306000: Steering
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18,000 vehicles. It affects 25 models including the Double K Villager 158.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V306000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-501 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received | July 18, 2007 |
| Owner notification | December 21, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Freightliner is recalling certain school bus chassis, heavy trucks, van chassis, rv motorhome chassis manufactured from january 5 to may 17, 2007, equipped with axle alliance company (aac) front axles. During the front axle assembly, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under tightened.
Safety risk
Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy
Thomas built will notify owners, inspect the fasteners, and replace the steering arm if necessary. The recall began on december 21, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-501.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 07V306000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Double K Villager 158 | 2007 |
| Double K Villager 190 | 2007 |
| Double K Villager 228 | 2007 |
| FCCC B2 | 2007, 2008 |
| Fleetwood Bounder Diesel | 2007, 2008 |
| Fleetwood Discovery | 2007, 2008 |
| Fleetwood Excursion | 2007, 2008 |
| Fleetwood Expedition | 2007, 2008 |
| Fleetwood Providence | 2007, 2008 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2007, 2008 |
| Freightliner Century ST | 2007, 2008 |
| Freightliner Classic | 2007, 2008 |
| Freightliner Classic XL | 2007, 2008 |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2007, 2008 |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2007, 2008 |
| Freightliner FLD120SD | 2007, 2008 |
| Glaval Apollo | 2007 |
| Morgan Olson Walk IN van | 2007, 2008 |
| Sterling A-Line | 2007, 2008 |
| Sterling Acterra | 2007, 2008 |
| Sterling L-Line | 2007, 2008 |
| Thomas Built Buses Hdx | 2007, 2008 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2007, 2008 |
| Utilimaster Aeromaster | 2007 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2007, 2008 |
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.