2006 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century and others recall: axle assembly
Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on December 6, 2005. It covers about 500 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 500
- reported
- Dec 6, 2005
- owners notified
- Mar 15, 2006
- related complaints
- 1
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks and motor home chassis, the top flange of the front axle I-beam may fatigue and fracture.
- Risk
- Driver may experience loss control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 05V551000
Affected vehicles
- Freightliner Business Class M2 2006 2006
- Freightliner Century 2006 2006
- Freightliner Columbia 2006 2006
- Freightliner Coronado 2006 2006
- Sterling At 2006 2006
- Sterling Century 2006 2006
- Sterling LT 2006 2006
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about transmission problems.
2006 Freightliner Business Class M22006 Freightliner Century2006 Freightliner Columbia2006 Freightliner Coronado2006 Sterling At2006 Sterling Century2006 Sterling LT
Questions about recall 05V551000
Is there a recall on the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century and others axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 05V551000, reported on December 6, 2005, covers about 500 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V551000?
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.
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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