2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA RECALL - #05V185000
RECALL FOR WHEELS
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
2/20/2005 - 3/20/2005 |
| Recalled on |
4/29/2005 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
10/21/2005 |
| # Affected |
3,500 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME. |
| Consequences |
THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-448.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 |
2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, SPINDLE
2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for EQUIPMENT
2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
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