Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V467000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V467000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 1,100 affected units, ARVINMERITOR REAR AXLE HOUSING, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V467000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2005-10-05T00:00:00

Subject: Arvinmeritor rear axle housing

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 1,100

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-460

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: Incorrectly heat treated spindles could fracture, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Corrective Action: 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

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cgcs.bbfm_sbzr

NHTSA ID: 05V467000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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