NHTSA Recall 05V185000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V185000; Date: Apr. 27, 2005
This may eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Freightliner American Lafrance; 2005 Freightliner Century St; 2005 Freightliner Columbia; 2005 Freightliner Sterling Acterra; 2005 Freightliner Western Star
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 3,500
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. This allows cracks to develop over time.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-448. Customers may also 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 21, 2005
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