Recall 07V302000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 07V302000. Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE. 75,000 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY OR BRAKE DRAG WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Defect Summary
CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2002 AND JULY 3, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES. THE PARKER SCV BRASS 90 DEGREE SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) WHICH ATTACH TO THE SUPPLY PORT OF A BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE CAN BREAK APART. PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV CAN BECOME LODGED INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING EITHER LEAKAGE OUT OF THE SR-7 VALVE OR PREVENTING AIR FROM PROPERLY EXHAUSTING FROM THE SR-7 VALVE. ALSO, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE VALVES CAN BECOME DEFORMED AND NOT SEAT PROPERLY.
Remedy
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2008 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS OWNERS; TO THOMAS BUILT BUS OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FCCC, FREIGHTLINER, STERLING from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V109000 | Feb 24, 2026 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ENGINE | 70 |
| 26V087000 | Feb 13, 2026 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 52 |
| 26V086000 | Feb 13, 2026 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2,843 |
| 26V066000 | Feb 4, 2026 | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 280 |
| 25V849000 | Dec 9, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 600 |
| 25V850000 | Dec 9, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 2 |
| 25V760000 | Nov 4, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 18,783 |
| 25V694000 | Oct 10, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 25V601000 | Sep 11, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 402 |
| 25V602000 | Sep 11, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 36 |
Related NHTSA Investigations
Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or makes (FCCC, FREIGHTLINER, STERLING) in the last 3 years
3 Investigations
| Investigation | Opened | Closed | Status | Vehicle | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA25006 | Oct 23, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2017 FREIGHTLINER 5700 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST | Automatic Emergency Braking Errors |
| PE24032 | Nov 5, 2024 | Jun 10, 2025 | CLOSED | 2020 FREIGHTLINER E-CASCADIA | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EVDM connector plate separation |
| PE23010 | May 26, 2023 | Oct 23, 2025 | CLOSED | 2017 FREIGHTLINER 5700 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST | Automatic Emergency Braking Errors |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.