FREIGHTLINER CENTURY 2003: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V205000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-05-21 | 2004-05-04 | 2004-05-07 |
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-420
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, THE TAPERED JOINT THAT ATTACHES THE SHIFTER TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY BECOME LOOSE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR.
IF SHIFT LEVER DETACHMENT OCCURS, THA ABILITY RO ACCELERATE OT MAINTAIN SPEED WILL BE LOST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL RE-SECURE THE SHIFT LEVER TO THE TRANSMISSION USING THREADLOCK AND RE-TORQUING THE FASTENING BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-420.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
