- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- 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 This recall has been superseded (replaced) by recall 07v302 (fl-504).
Vehicle safety record
2007 Freightliner Cargo Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2007 Freightliner Cargo with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2006 for the air.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Cargo year, for its age
#445 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 Freightliner Cargo problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2007 Freightliner Cargo recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2007 Freightliner Cargo
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 freightliner cargo. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v354000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. ....Updated 12/11/15 *bf
Freightliner Cargo: every year compared
All Cargo years2007 Freightliner Cargo vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner Cargo | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | 11 | 27 | F | Compare |
| 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 4 | 17 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Freightliner Conventional | 4 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Freightliner Century Class S/T | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2007 Freightliner Classic | 1 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2007 Freightliner Cascadia | 1 | 12 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2007 Freightliner Cargo
Does the 2007 Freightliner Cargo have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Freightliner Cargo: air (June 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Freightliner Cargo?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1).
How many complaints has the 2007 Freightliner Cargo had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 22, 2015 and the latest on October 22, 2015. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 Freightliner Cargo a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Freightliner Cargo year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Freightliner Cargo years have the most complaints?
1997 (1), 2002 (1), 2007 (1). See every Freightliner Cargo year compared.
What should I do if my 2007 Freightliner Cargo has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data