Safety Recall NHTSA · 07V055000 Reported February 13, 2007

Park brake

Freightliner Llc · N/A · 535 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
07V055000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-491
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
535
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 13, 2007

Defect Summary

Certain my 2007 thomas built c2 saf-t-liner school buses and freightliner business class m2, fccc b2, and s2 bus chassis manufactured between july 3 and november 3, 2006.

Safety Consequence

Under certain conditions, the park brake or work brake may fail allowing the vehicle to roll, possibly resulting in personal injury. also, the stop lamps may intermittently fail to illuminate when the service brake is applied.

Corrective Action

Freightliner will notify owner and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on may 24, 2007. owners can contact freightliner's customer assistance center at 800-385-4357.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 07V055000 or campaign FL-491.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 07V055000

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

What is recall 07V055000?

NHTSA recall 07V055000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on February 13, 2007. It addresses: Park brake. The recall affects approximately 535 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 07V055000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-491. 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.