Safety Recall NHTSA · 07V040000 Reported February 13, 2007

Plastic zip ties/wheelchair lifts

Q: What is recall 07V040000?

NHTSA recall 07V040000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on February 13, 2007. It addresses: Plastic zip ties/wheelchair lifts. The recall affects approximately 398 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 · 398 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

07V040000

Manufacturer Campaign

FL-490

Manufacturer

Freightliner Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

398

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 13, 2007

Defect Summary

Certain my 2006 and 2007 thomas built buses minotour school buses manufactured between july 1, 2005, and november 1, 2006, equipped with a wheelchair lift option. plastic zip ties found around the wheelchair lift interlock switches may prevent the switch from operating, defeating the interlock function allowing the vehicle to be driven with the lift still deployed.

Safety Consequence

Moving the vehicle with the lift deployed could cause injury to bystanders or a crash.

Corrective Action

Freightliner will notify owners and inspect the buses. any plastic ties found on the switches will be removed. the recall began on may 21, 2007. owners can contact freightliner customer assistance center at 800-385-4357.

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 07V040000 or campaign FL-490.
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 07V040000

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

What is recall 07V040000?

NHTSA recall 07V040000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on February 13, 2007. It addresses: Plastic zip ties/wheelchair lifts. The recall affects approximately 398 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 07V040000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-490. 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.