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2004 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST Recall - Campaign #05V285000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2004 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST RECALL - #05V285000

RECALL FOR WHEELS : HUB

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 3RD GENERATION CONMET ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE DRUM MOUNTING FLANGE ON THE CONMET TRUTURN BRAKE DRUM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A TAPER FROM THE PILOT HOLE TO THE BARREL OF THE DRUM.

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Vehicle 2004 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufactured between 8/30/2004 - 3/29/2005
Recalled on 6/17/2005
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER LLC
Owners Notified on 3/15/2006
# Affected 1,786
Recalled for WHEELS:HUB
Description ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 3RD GENERATION CONMET ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE DRUM MOUNTING FLANGE ON THE CONMET TRUTURN BRAKE DRUM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A TAPER FROM THE PILOT HOLE TO THE BARREL OF THE DRUM.
Consequences THIS TAPER MAY CAUSE CRACKING OR FRACTURES OF THE FRONT HUB. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective action AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND TESTING, FREIGHTLINER HAS REVISED THE POPULATION AND THE REMEDY (DECEMBER 22, 2005). THEREFORE, THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO.FL-451. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
See also 2004 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
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