Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V085000 Reported March 28, 2006

Slow park brake application

Q: What is recall 06V085000?

NHTSA recall 06V085000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on March 28, 2006. It addresses: Slow park brake application. The recall affects approximately 250 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 · 250 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

06V085000

Manufacturer Campaign

FL-472

Manufacturer

Freightliner Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

250

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 28, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain my 2004-2006 freightliner custom chassis b2 school buses and thomas built c2 school buses built with air or hydraulic brakes with a one valve park brake system and park brake release interlock manufactured between june 17, 2004, and february 20, 2006. at higher vehicle loads, the parking brakes may not fully apply.

Safety Consequence

A bus may roll if the driver releases the service brakes before the parking brakes fully apply, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash or injure passengers entering or leaving the bus.

Corrective Action

Freightliner will notify owners and repair the park brake free of charge. the recall began on may 12, 2006. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

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 06V085000 or campaign FL-472.
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 06V085000

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

What is recall 06V085000?

NHTSA recall 06V085000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on March 28, 2006. It addresses: Slow park brake application. The recall affects approximately 250 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 06V085000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-472. 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.