What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2007229
- Recall date
- 11 July 2007
- Make
- Western Star, Freightliner, Thomas Built, Freightliner Custom Chassis (fccc), Sterling
- Models
- 4900, Business Class M2, Mvp-Ef Transit Bus, Century S/T, Coronado, Classic Xl, Classic, MB55 Shuttle Bus Chassis, MB45 Shuttle Bus Chassis, MT55 Van Chassis, Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus, B2 School Bus Chassis, Hdx School Bus, Columbia, Acterra, L-Line, A-Line, Mvp-Ef School Bus, MT45 Van Chassis, Fld120sd, Xc Motorhome Chassis, Fred Motorhome Chassis, Hdx Transit Bus
- Model years
- 2007 to 2008
- Vehicle class
- RV Chassis
- System
- Steering
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 1,338
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arm to the spindle may have been over or under tightened during assembly process. Incorrectly torqued steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture, possibly causing a crash without warning. Correction: Dealers will inspect fasteners and apply correct tightening torque.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2007229.