Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks And Motor Home Chassis, The Top Flange Of The Front Axle I-Beam May Fatigue And Fracture.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
BUSINESS CLASS M2
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
05V551000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Driver May Experience Loss Control Of The Vehicle And A Crash Could Occur Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Front Axle Assembly. The Recall Began On March 15, 2006, For Phase I. Phase 2 Will Begin During August 2006. This Recall Is Being Conducted In Two Phases. Phase I Will Replace The Complete Axle Assembly; And Phase Ii Will Replace The Axle Beam And Steering Knuckles. Owners May Contact Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20050906
End Of Manufacture
20051020
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
500
Date Owners Notified
20060315
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20051206
Make Campaign Number
FL-467