NHTSA recall 04V205000
Power train › Manual transmission
Freightliner Business Class M2 and 3 more
Reported May 4, 200414,000 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-420
The defect
On certain trucks equipped with manual transmission, the tapered joint that attaches the shifter to the transmission may become loose making it difficult to put the transmission into gear.
The risk
If shift lever detachment occurs, tha ability ro accelerate ot maintain speed will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will re-secure the shift lever to the transmission using threadlock and re-torquing the fastening bolt. owner notification began on may 21, 2004. owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.