Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
CENTURY ST
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
05V285000
Component Description
Wheels:Hub
Effect Of Defect
This Taper May Cause Cracking Or Fractures Of The Front Hub. This Could Cause A Crash Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20040830
End Of Manufacture
20050329
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1786
Date Owners Notified
20060315
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20050614
Make Campaign Number
FL-451