Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V488000 Reported December 4, 2003

Freightliner/incorrect axle steering stop bolts

Q: What is recall 03V488000?

NHTSA recall 03V488000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on December 4, 2003. It addresses: Freightliner/incorrect axle steering stop bolts. The recall affects approximately 130 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Freightliner Llc · N/A · 130 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V488000

Manufacturer Campaign

FL419A

Manufacturer

Freightliner Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

130

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 4, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain school bus, xc rv, and shuttle bus chassis manufactured between february 1 and july 18, 2003, incorrect axle steering stop bolts were installed on aac front axles. it may be possible to turn the front wheels in either direction until the tires contact or damage other steering components.

Safety Consequence

The driver can possibly loose control of the vehicle if the tires contact the steering components while the bus is in motion.

Corrective Action

Freightliner will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during december 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 503-745-5219.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 03V488000 or campaign FL419A.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V488000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V488000?

NHTSA recall 03V488000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on December 4, 2003. It addresses: Freightliner/incorrect axle steering stop bolts. The recall affects approximately 130 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V488000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL419A. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.