Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V468000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V468000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 3,850 affected units, PARK BRAKE ANCHOR BOLT/BOSCH, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain 2004 and 2005 thomas built c2 school buses and freightliner business class m2 heavy trucks manufactured between june 2004 and march 2005. the anchor/pivot bolt supplied with the park brake is defective and could fatigue fracture prematurely, resulting in the park brake failing to apply.

Corrective Action

Freightliner will notify its owners and inspect and replace defective anchor bolts free of charge. the recall began on march 7, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V468000
Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc
Report Received Date: 2005-10-05T00:00:00
Subject: Park brake anchor bolt/bosch
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 3,850

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-461
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain 2004 and 2005 thomas built c2 school buses and freightliner business class m2 heavy trucks manufactured between june 2004 and march 2005. the anchor/pivot bolt supplied with the park brake is defective and could fatigue fracture prematurely, resulting in the park brake failing to apply.
Consequence Summary: If the park brake anchor bolt fatigues and ultimately fractures, the park brake may not function and there may be no indication to the driver of the malfunction when the park brake is set. this may cause the vehicle to roll away without warning, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action: Freightliner will notify its owners and inspect and replace defective anchor bolts free of charge. the recall began on march 7, 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

Metadata

SID: row-9wxj.j2xi.ext8
NHTSA ID: 05V468000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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