NHTSA Campaign 07V302000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC · Reported Jul 16, 2007 · 75,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE CAN BREAK APART. PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV CAN BECOME LODGED INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING EITHER LEAKAGE OUT OF THE SR-7 VALVE OR PREVENTING AIR FROM PROPERLY EXHAUSTING FROM THE SR-7 VALVE. ALSO, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE VALVES CAN BECOME DEFORMED AND NOT SEAT PROPERLY.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCCC | B2 | 2003 | 75,000 |
| FCCC | B2 | 2004 | 75,000 |
| FCCC | B2 | 2005 | 75,000 |
| FCCC | B2 | 2006 | 75,000 |
| FCCC | B2 | 2007 | 75,000 |
| FCCC | B2 | 2008 | 75,000 |
| FCCC | XC | 2003 | 75,000 |
| FCCC | XC | 2004 | 75,000 |
| FCCC | XC | 2005 | 75,000 |
| FCCC | XC | 2006 | 75,000 |
| FCCC | XC | 2007 | 75,000 |
| FCCC | XC | 2008 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | ARGOSY | 2003 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | ARGOSY | 2004 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | ARGOSY | 2005 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | ARGOSY | 2006 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | ARGOSY | 2007 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | ARGOSY | 2008 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2003 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2004 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2005 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2006 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2007 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2008 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY ST | 2003 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY ST | 2004 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY ST | 2005 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY ST | 2006 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY ST | 2007 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY ST | 2008 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CLASSIC | 2003 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CLASSIC | 2004 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CLASSIC | 2005 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CLASSIC | 2006 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CLASSIC | 2007 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CLASSIC | 2008 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CLASSIC XL | 2003 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CLASSIC XL | 2004 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CLASSIC XL | 2005 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CLASSIC XL | 2006 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CLASSIC XL | 2007 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CLASSIC XL | 2008 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA | 2003 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA | 2004 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA | 2005 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA | 2006 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA | 2007 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA | 2008 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CORONADO | 2003 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CORONADO | 2004 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CORONADO | 2005 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CORONADO | 2006 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CORONADO | 2007 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CORONADO | 2008 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL112 BUSINESS CLASS | 2003 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL112 BUSINESS CLASS | 2004 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL112 BUSINESS CLASS | 2005 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL112 BUSINESS CLASS | 2006 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL112 BUSINESS CLASS | 2007 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL112 BUSINESS CLASS | 2008 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL80 BUSINESS CLASS | 2003 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL80 BUSINESS CLASS | 2004 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL80 BUSINESS CLASS | 2005 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL80 BUSINESS CLASS | 2006 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL80 BUSINESS CLASS | 2007 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL80 BUSINESS CLASS | 2008 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD112 | 2003 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD112 | 2004 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD112 | 2005 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD112 | 2006 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD112 | 2007 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD112 | 2008 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD120 | 2003 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD120 | 2004 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD120 | 2005 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD120 | 2006 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD120 | 2007 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD120 | 2008 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD120SD | 2003 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD120SD | 2004 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD120SD | 2005 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD120SD | 2006 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD120SD | 2007 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD120SD | 2008 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MT-45 | 2003 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MT-45 | 2004 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MT-45 | 2005 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MT-45 | 2006 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MT-45 | 2007 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MT-45 | 2008 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MT-55 | 2003 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MT-55 | 2004 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MT-55 | 2005 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MT-55 | 2006 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MT-55 | 2007 | 75,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MT-55 | 2008 | 75,000 |
| STERLING | A-LINE | 2003 | 75,000 |
| STERLING | A-LINE | 2004 | 75,000 |
| STERLING | A-LINE | 2005 | 75,000 |
| STERLING | A-LINE | 2006 | 75,000 |
| STERLING | A-LINE | 2007 | 75,000 |
| STERLING | A-LINE | 2008 | 75,000 |
| STERLING | ACTERRA | 2003 | 75,000 |
| STERLING | ACTERRA | 2004 | 75,000 |
| STERLING | ACTERRA | 2005 | 75,000 |
| STERLING | ACTERRA | 2006 | 75,000 |
| STERLING | ACTERRA | 2007 | 75,000 |
| STERLING | ACTERRA | 2008 | 75,000 |
| STERLING | L-LINE | 2003 | 75,000 |
| STERLING | L-LINE | 2004 | 75,000 |
| STERLING | L-LINE | 2005 | 75,000 |
| STERLING | L-LINE | 2006 | 75,000 |
| STERLING | L-LINE | 2007 | 75,000 |
| STERLING | L-LINE | 2008 | 75,000 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2003 | 75,000 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2004 | 75,000 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2005 | 75,000 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2006 | 75,000 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2007 | 75,000 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2008 | 75,000 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2003 | 75,000 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2004 | 75,000 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2005 | 75,000 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2006 | 75,000 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2007 | 75,000 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2008 | 75,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V302000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.