2007 Freightliner Columbia recall: axle assembly
Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on June 7, 2007. It covers about 97 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 97
- reported
- Jun 7, 2007
- owners notified
- Aug 1, 2007
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks built with dana rear axles, the housings may contain thinner material than what is necessary for normal vehicle operation.
- Risk
- Over time, this thinner material may result in a fatigue failure of the rear axle housing, possibly in the location of the brake flange. A crack in the brake flange location of the rear axle housing may result in a wheel end lockup or wheel separation possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicle's rear axles and, if necessary, replace the axle housings. The recall began on august 10, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 07V255000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 07V255000
Is there a recall on the 2007 Freightliner Columbia axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 07V255000, reported on June 7, 2007, covers about 97 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 07V255000?
Dealers will inspect the vehicle's rear axles and, if necessary, replace the axle housings. The recall began on august 10, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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