What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2008097
- Recall date
- 25 March 2008
- Make
- Freightliner Custom Chassis (fccc), Thomas Built, Sterling, Freightliner
- Models
- FB-65 Commercial Bus Chassis, Saf-T-Liner FS-65 School Bus, B2 School Bus Chassis, Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus, Acterra, Business Class M2, Fln Business Class, FS-65 School Bus Chassis
- Model years
- 2001 to 2008
- Vehicle class
- Bus
- System
- Steering
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 1,361
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, incorrect spindle nuts may have been installed during vehicle assembly. This could cause incorrect end play, cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure. Continued operation could lead to wheel separation, which could result in a vehicle crash. As well, this situation creates the risk that nearby bystanders or motorists be struck by a wayward wheel assembly. Either of these concerns could cause property damage, personal injury, or death. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.
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 2008097.