Auto Recalls for Consumers

2005 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR Recall - Campaign #05V185000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2005 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR 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 WESTERN STAR
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
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.
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