Recall 05V408000: 2004 Freightliner Century and 4 other models

Report received

Sep 13, 2005

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

37,029vehicles

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 truck and motor home chassis equipped with I-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, there is a potential for a failure of the fork/shaft connection.

Possible consequence

If this occurs, the vehicle could suffer a loss of steering ability, which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and attach a tension collar to the steering shaft to secure the connection to the yoke. The recall began on november 16, 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.

• 2004 Freightliner Century2 complaints
• 2004 Freightliner Columbia13 complaints
• 2004 Freightliner Coronado0 complaints
• 2004 Freightliner FLD1 complaints
• 2004 Freightliner XC Motorhome Chassis4 complaints