Recall 05V285000: 2004 Freightliner Century ST and 3 other models

Report received

Jun 14, 2005

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

1,786vehicles

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 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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

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

• 2004 Freightliner Century ST0 complaints
• 2004 Freightliner Columbia13 complaints
• 2004 Freightliner Coronado0 complaints
• 2004 Freightliner FLD1 complaints