Recall 04V590000: 2004 Freightliner Century and 4 other models

Report received

Dec 15, 2004

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

1,095vehicles

Model years

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 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.

Possible consequence

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.

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2004 Freightliner Century2 complaints
• 2004 Freightliner Columbia13 complaints
• 2004 Freightliner FLD1 complaints
• 2004 Sterling LT95001 complaints
• 2004 Western Star 4900EX0 complaints