Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V393000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V393000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 1,395 affected units, FAN BLADE FRACTURE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain my 2004 freightliner business class m2 and thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between july 26 and october 29, 2004, equipped with a caterpillar c-7 engine and borg-warner kys 4735 35480 55 engine fan. the fan shroud may be drawn back into the fan at high engine speeds when the fan clutch engages. due to reduced clearance, heavy contact between the fan and the shroud may cause the fan blade to fracture.

Corrective Action

Freightliner will notify its customers and replace the engine fan with a fan that has a different mounting offset free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on january 16, 2006. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V393000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2005-09-06T00:00:00

Subject: Fan blade fracture

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 1,395

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-458

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain my 2004 freightliner business class m2 and thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between july 26 and october 29, 2004, equipped with a caterpillar c-7 engine and borg-warner kys 4735 35480 55 engine fan. the fan shroud may be drawn back into the fan at high engine speeds when the fan clutch engages. due to reduced clearance, heavy contact between the fan and the shroud may cause the fan blade to fracture.

Consequence Summary: The fan may fracture and pieces may separate from the fan blade. in certain conditions, this may present a hazard to people near the vehicle with the hood open and the engine running.

Corrective Action: Freightliner will notify its customers and replace the engine fan with a fan that has a different mounting offset free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on january 16, 2006. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V393000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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