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2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall - Campaign #04V205000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY RECALL - #04V205000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : MANUAL TRANSMISSION

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.

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Vehicle 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufactured between 10/17/2003 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 5/7/2004
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER LLC
Owners Notified on 5/21/2004
# Affected 14,000
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Notes FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-420.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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