2005 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST RECALL - #05V467000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : AXLE : SPINDLE
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
6/13/2005 - 7/8/2005 |
| Recalled on |
10/11/2005 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
4/11/2006 |
| # Affected |
1,100 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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 |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-460.CUSTOMERS MAY 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 |
2005 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST Recall for WHEELS
2005 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2005 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2005 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2005 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY ST Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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