2007 FCCC B2, 2007 Freightliner Argosy, 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 14 other models Recall: CERTAIN HEAVY TRUCKS, SHUTTLE BUSES, AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX…
NHTSA campaign 06V205000 · Parking Brake · filed Jun 12, 2006 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
CERTAIN HEAVY TRUCKS, SHUTTLE BUSES, AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVES. A DEFECT IN THE MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVE CASTING MAY CAUSE AN INTERMITTENT DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.
The risk
THE VEHICLE MAY ROLLAWAY WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
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FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE VALVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2006 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FCCC OWNERS. THOMAS BUILT MAILED LETTERS TO OWNERS BEGINNING JULY 27, 2006. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED (REPLACED) BY RECALL 07V302 (FL-504).
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-477.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More FCCC B2 recalls
- 2011 FCCC B2 and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
- 2008–2009 FCCC B2 and 2 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
- 2007–2011 FCCC B2 and 2 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
- 2005–2011 FCCC B2 and 3 other models — Exterior Lighting
- 2008–2010 FCCC B2 and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Other campaigns involving FCCC vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 06V205000 (manufacturer number FL-477). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.