NHTSA Recall 04V205000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V205000; Date: May. 4, 2004
If shift lever detachment occurs, tha ability ro accelerate ot maintain speed will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2003 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2004 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2003 Freightliner Century; 2004 Freightliner Century; 2003 Freightliner Columbia; 2004 Freightliner Columbia; 2003 Sterling HX; 2004 Sterling HX
Component: Power Train:manual Transmission
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 14,000
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with manual transmission, the tapered joint that attaches the shifter to the transmission may become loose making it difficult to put the transmission into gear.
How to Fix:
Dealers will re-secure the shift lever to the transmission using threadlock and re-torquing the fastening bolt. Owner notification began on may 21, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-420. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 21, 2004
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