Recall 05V-284: 2004 Freightliner American Lafrance, 2004 Freightliner Freightliner and 3 more
FREIGHTLINER LLC recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Jun 14, 2005, covering about 634 vehicles.
The problem
Certain freightliner trucks and thomas school buses equipped with holland/neway air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
The risk
This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies. The recall began for thomas built owners on february 10, 2006; and for freightliner owners on april 14, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no.fl-453.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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Suspension |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V284000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner American Lafrance | 2004 | All years |
| Freightliner Freightliner | 2004 | All years |
| Freightliner Sterling | 2004 | All years |
| Freightliner Western Star | 2004 | All years |
| Thomas School Bus | 2004 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-284?
Certain freightliner trucks and thomas school buses equipped with holland/neway air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
How is recall 05V-284 fixed?
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies. The recall began for thomas built owners on february 10, 2006; and for freightliner owners on april 14, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.