2004 Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia and others recall: driveline

Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on December 15, 2004. It covers about 1,095 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,095
reported: Dec 15, 2004
owners notified: Apr 4, 2005
related complaints: 2

Power train: driveline

What is wrong: On certain vehicles, there is a defect in the interaxle driveline yokes. The bolt holes located on the earwork of the male shaft yokes were manufactured with an oversized minor thread diameter.
Risk: This condition allows the bolts used in the holes to become detached which could result in a driveline separation. Driveline separation could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the suspect male shaft yokes. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 04V590000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about transmission problems.

2004 Freightliner Century 2004 Freightliner Columbia 2004 Freightliner FLD 2004 Sterling AT9500 2004 Sterling LT9500 2004 Western Star 4900EX

Questions about recall 04V590000

Is there a recall on the 2004 Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia and others driveline?

Yes. Recall 04V590000, reported on December 15, 2004, covers about 1,095 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V590000?

Dealers will replace the suspect male shaft yokes. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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