NHTSA Campaign 05V285000
WHEELS:HUB
Issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC · Reported Jun 14, 2005 · 1,786 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 3RD GENERATION CONMET ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE DRUM MOUNTING FLANGE ON THE CONMET TRUTURN BRAKE DRUM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A TAPER FROM THE PILOT HOLE TO THE BARREL OF THE DRUM.
Consequence
THIS TAPER MAY CAUSE CRACKING OR FRACTURES OF THE FRONT HUB. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND TESTING, FREIGHTLINER HAS REVISED THE POPULATION AND THE REMEDY (DECEMBER 22, 2005). THEREFORE, THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY ST | 2004 | 1,786 |
| FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA | 2004 | 1,786 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CORONADO | 2004 | 1,786 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FLD | 2004 | 1,786 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V285000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.