Recall 05V126000: 2001–2004 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 3 other models
- Report received
- Mar 30, 2005
- Manufacturer
- Freightliner llc
- Potentially affected
- 3,568vehicles
- Model years
- 2001–2004
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 and fire trucks equipped with kys 4735-43782-02 engine cooling fans and built on caterpillar 3126, c7, mbe906, mbe926, or cummins isc engines, the steel fan insert on the cooling fans can crack.
Possible consequence
This can result in fan breakage, resulting in vehicle damage or personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan free of charge. The recall began on june 8, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2001 Freightliner Business Class M20 complaints
- 2002 Freightliner Business Class M20 complaints
- 2003 Freightliner Business Class M21 complaints
- 2004 Freightliner Business Class M28 complaints
- 2001 Sterling A-Line0 complaints
- 2002 Sterling A-Line0 complaints
- 2003 Sterling A-Line1 complaints
- 2004 Sterling A-Line0 complaints
- 2001 Sterling Acterra0 complaints
- 2002 Sterling Acterra1 complaints
- 2003 Sterling Acterra2 complaints
- 2004 Sterling Acterra0 complaints
- 2001 Sterling L-Line1 complaints
- 2002 Sterling L-Line0 complaints
- 2003 Sterling L-Line1 complaints
- 2004 Sterling L-Line0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.