Defect Description For Recall
Certain 2005 Thomas Built FS-65 And C-2 School Buses And 2005 Freightliner Argosy, Columbia, Century St, And M2 Business Class Trucks Manufactured Between June 4 And July 8, 2005. The Spindles In The Rear Axle Housing Were Overheated During The Heat Treatment Process. Incorrectly Heat Treated Spindles Could Result In A Fracture Of The Spindle.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
BUSINESS CLASS M2
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
05V467000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle
Effect Of Defect
Incorrectly Heat Treated Spindles Could Fracture, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
Freightliner Will Notify Its Customers And Inspect For The Heat Treat Date Code On The End Of The Rear Spindles And Replace The Axle Housing If Necessary. The Recall Is Expected To Begin On January 23, 2006. Owners May Contact Freightliner
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20050613
End Of Manufacture
20050708
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1100
Date Owners Notified
20060411
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20051005
Make Campaign Number
FL-460