Recall 04V205000: 2002–2004 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 3 other models

Report received

May 4, 2004

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

14,000vehicles

Model years

2002–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

If shift lever detachment occurs, tha ability ro accelerate ot maintain speed will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Freightliner Business Class M20 complaints
• 2003 Freightliner Business Class M21 complaints
• 2004 Freightliner Business Class M28 complaints
• 2003 Freightliner Century4 complaints
• 2004 Freightliner Century2 complaints
• 2003 Freightliner Columbia10 complaints
• 2004 Freightliner Columbia13 complaints
• 2003 Sterling HX0 complaints
• 2004 Sterling HX1 complaints