NHTSA recall 04V590000
Power train › Driveline
Freightliner Century and 5 more
Reported Dec 15, 20041,095 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-436Built May 7, 2004 – Oct 20, 2004
The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.