NHTSA Recall 04V590000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V590000; Date: Dec. 15, 2004
This condition allows the bolts used in the holes to become detached which could result in a driveline separation. Driveline separation could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Freightliner Century; 2004 Freightliner Columbia; 2004 Freightliner FLD; 2004 Sterling AT9500; 2004 Sterling LT9500; 2004 Western Star 4900EX
Component: Power Train:driveline
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 1,095
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles, there is a defect in the interaxle driveline yokes. The bolt holes located on the earwork of the male shaft yokes were manufactured with an oversized minor thread diameter.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the suspect male shaft yokes. The recall began on April 4, 2005. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-436. 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: Apr 4, 2005
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