| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : CENTURY ST | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20040101 - 20040430 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V285000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050614 | Date Added to Database: 20050617 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-451 | ||
| Component: WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 625 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 3RD GENERATION CONMET ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE HUBS USED WITH CERTAIN WHEEL AND DRUM COMBINATIONS CAN AFFECT THE LOADS AND STRESSES IN THE HUBS CAUSING THE HUB TO CRACK. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HUBS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING LATE JULY 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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