Recall 05V-285: 2004 Freightliner Century ST, 2004 Freightliner Columbia and 2 more
FREIGHTLINER LLC recall for wheels, reported to NHTSA on Jun 14, 2005, covering about 1,786 vehicles.
The problem
On certain trucks equipped with 3rd generation conmet aluminum wheels, the drum mounting flange on the conmet truturn brake drum may have been manufactured with a taper from the pilot hole to the barrel of the drum.
The risk
This taper may cause cracking or fractures of the front hub. This could cause a crash without prior warning.
The fix
After further investigation and testing, freightliner has revised the population and the remedy (December 22, 2005). Therefore, the recall began on march 15, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no.fl-451. 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 | Wheels › Hub |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V285000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner Century ST | 2004 | All years |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2004 | All years |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2004 | All years |
| Freightliner FLD | 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-285?
On certain trucks equipped with 3rd generation conmet aluminum wheels, the drum mounting flange on the conmet truturn brake drum may have been manufactured with a taper from the pilot hole to the barrel of the drum.
How is recall 05V-285 fixed?
After further investigation and testing, freightliner has revised the population and the remedy (December 22, 2005). Therefore, the recall began on march 15, 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.