Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #04V205000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V205000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 14,000 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER ATTACHMENT, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trucks equipped with manual transmission, the tapered joint that attaches the shifter to the transmission may become loose making it difficult to put the transmission into gear.

Corrective Action

Dealers will re-secure the shift lever to the transmission using threadlock and re-torquing the fastening bolt. owner notification began on may 21, 2004. owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V205000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2004-05-04T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/transmission shift lever attachment

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 14,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-420

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain trucks equipped with manual transmission, the tapered joint that attaches the shifter to the transmission may become loose making it difficult to put the transmission into gear.

Consequence Summary: If shift lever detachment occurs, tha ability ro accelerate ot maintain speed will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will re-secure the shift lever to the transmission using threadlock and re-torquing the fastening bolt. owner notification began on may 21, 2004. owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-pukt_4d77.n62i

NHTSA ID: 04V205000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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