2007 FCCC XC
2 recalls, 2 complaints
07V343000 Aug 8, 2007
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
Consequence
THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION WITH METALLIC CRACKING NOISES PRIOR TO A LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE. PHASE ONE OF THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2008 FOR 1,392 VEHICLES. EXPANDED MAILINGS ARE EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MAY 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
07V302000 Jul 16, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Defect Description
CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2002 AND JULY 3, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES. THE PARKER SCV BRASS 90 DEGREE SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) WHICH ATTACH TO THE SUPPLY PORT OF A BENDIX SR-7 SPRI... Read more
Consequence
THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY OR BRAKE DRAG WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2008 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS OWNERS; TO THOMAS BUILT BUS OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Aug 2, 2007
Incident date: Feb 17, 2007
MOTORHOME WITH FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS 2007 MODEL. THE FRONT POWERSTEERING RETURN LINE BLOW OFF FILLING BOTH FRONT BRAKES DRUMS WITH UP TO 2.5 GAL OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AT 65 MPH. THE 33,000 LB MACHINE COULD NOT BE STOPPED OR CONTROLLED FORCING ME TO RUN A STOP SIGN AT 30 MPH AT THE END OF THE OFF RAMP. ... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Aug 2, 2007
Incident date: Feb 17, 2007
MOTORHOME WITH FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS 2007 MODEL. THE FRONT POWERSTEERING RETURN LINE BLOW OFF FILLING BOTH FRONT BRAKES DRUMS WITH UP TO 2.5 GAL OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AT 65 MPH. THE 33,000 LB MACHINE COULD NOT BE STOPPED OR CONTROLLED FORCING ME TO RUN A STOP SIGN AT 30 MPH AT THE END OF THE OFF RAMP. ... Read more
FCCC XC - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FCCC XC across all model years (2003, 2008).
18
Total Recalls
2
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths