NHTSA recall 05V551000
Power train › Axle assembly
Freightliner Business Class M2 and 6 more
Reported Dec 6, 2005500 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-467Built Sep 6, 2005 – Oct 20, 2005
The defect
On certain trucks and motor home chassis, the top flange of the front axle i-beam may fatigue and fracture.
The risk
Driver may experience loss control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.
The 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.