2005 Freightliner American Lafrance, Freightliner Century ST and others recall: wheels
Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on April 27, 2005. It covers about 3,500 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,500
- reported
- Apr 27, 2005
- owners notified
- Oct 21, 2005
- related complaints
- 4
Wheels
- What is wrong
- On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. This allows cracks to develop over time.
- Risk
- This may eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on october 21, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 05V185000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about wheels problems.
2005 Freightliner American Lafrance2005 Freightliner Century ST2005 Freightliner Columbia2005 Freightliner Sterling Acterra2005 Freightliner Western Star
Questions about recall 05V185000
Is there a recall on the 2005 Freightliner American Lafrance, Freightliner Century ST and others wheels?
Yes. Recall 05V185000, reported on April 27, 2005, covers about 3,500 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V185000?
Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on october 21, 2005. Owners may 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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