Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V590000

Power train: driveline

FREIGHTLINER LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-12-15.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V590000

Power train: driveline

Component
Power train: driveline
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Vehicles affected
1,095
Reported to NHTSA
2004-12-15
Owners notified
2005-04-04

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE INTERAXLE DRIVELINE YOKES. THE BOLT HOLES LOCATED ON THE EARWORK OF THE MALE SHAFT YOKES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN OVERSIZED MINOR THREAD DIAMETER.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION ALLOWS THE BOLTS USED IN THE HOLES TO BECOME DETACHED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A DRIVELINE SEPARATION. DRIVELINE SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT MALE SHAFT YOKES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-436.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Century2004
FREIGHTLINER Columbia2004
FREIGHTLINER FLD2004
STERLING AT95002004
STERLING LT95002004
WESTERN STAR 4900EX2004

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.