Recall 05V185000: 2005 Freightliner Century ST and 2 other models

Report received

Apr 27, 2005

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

3,500vehicles

Model years

2005

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 heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. This allows cracks to develop over time.

Possible consequence

This may eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on october 21, 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.

• 2005 Freightliner Century ST1 complaints
• 2005 Freightliner Columbia38 complaints
• 2005 Freightliner Sterling Acterra1 complaints