FREIGHTLINER FLD 2004: WHEELS:HUB
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V285000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2006-03-15 | 2005-06-14 | 2005-06-17 |
Production Dates: 2004-08-30 - 2005-03-29
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-451
Component: WHEELS:HUB
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1786
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 3RD GENERATION CONMET ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE DRUM MOUNTING FLANGE ON THE CONMET TRUTURN BRAKE DRUM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A TAPER FROM THE PILOT HOLE TO THE BARREL OF THE DRUM.
THIS TAPER MAY CAUSE CRACKING OR FRACTURES OF THE FRONT HUB. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND TESTING, FREIGHTLINER HAS REVISED THE POPULATION AND THE REMEDY "DECEMBER 22, 2005". THEREFORE, THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO.FL-451. 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.
