2007 Freightliner Columbia recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain trucks equipped with arvinmeritor RPL20 high angle interaxle driveshafts, an improper seated or missing snap ring CAN result in the bearing cup to separate from the slip yoke sub-assembly. The universal joint cross could then contact the slip yoke casting and eventually cause the ear work to fracture.
💥 The risk
This could result in additional damage to the driveline, the vehicle to which it is attached and any additional nearby objects.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the driveshafts and replace them as needed. The recall began on december 6, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V387000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-480
- Manufacturer
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 9
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-547-0712
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 6, 2006
- Built
- Jul 11, 2006 – Aug 31, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. FL-480.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.