NHTSA Recall 05V467000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V467000; Date: Oct. 5, 2005
Incorrectly heat treated spindles could fracture, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Freightliner Argosy; 2005 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2005 Freightliner Century St; 2005 Freightliner Columbia; 2005 Thomas C2; 2005 Thomas Fs-65
Component: Suspension:rear:axle:spindle
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 1,100
Recall Summary:
Certain 2005 thomas built fs-65 and c-2 school buses and 2005 freightliner argosy, columbia, century st, and m2 business class trucks manufactured between June 4 and July 8, 2005. The spindles in the rear axle housing were overheated during the heat treatment process. Incorrectly heat treated spindles could result in a fracture of the spindle.
How to Fix:
Freightliner will notify its customers and inspect for the heat treat date code on the end of the rear spindles and replace the axle housing if necessary. The recall is expected to begin on January 23, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-460. Customers may 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: Apr 11, 2006
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