2005 Freightliner FLN Problems: 1 Complaint, 1 Recall

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Power train: axle assemblyReported March 25, 2008 · 28,764 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Daimler trucks is recalling 28,764 my 2001 through 2008 fccc b2 and fs65 school bus chassis, fccc fb65 conventional buses, and sterling acterra, freightliner fln, and business class m2 heavy trucks, built from january 26, 2000, through march 24, 2008, manufactured with arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 through 8,000 pound front axles utilizing a four piece spindle-nut set. These axle assemblies may have been produced with a thin spindle nut which may lead to incorrect end play, cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.
Risk: Continued operation may lead to wheel separation and possibly a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 8, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 08V137000 · Recall details

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Filed Jun 1, 2011 · Tires · MI

2005 freightliner conventional, unit 1 was traveling east on the ohio turnpike when the left front tire blew out. Tire fragments tore the left front bumper cover off and removed the left head lamp apparatus. Unit 1 pulled to the inside berm. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0155-89)

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Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Freightliner FLN, close to a typical FLN model year.

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Tires, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2005 Freightliner FLN have?

1 recall, covering power train.

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