| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : CENTURY ST | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20050220 - 20050320 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V185000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050427 | Date Added to Database: 20050429 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-448 | ||
| Component: WHEELS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3500 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 17, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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