Recall 05V467000: 2005 Freightliner Argosy and 5 other models

Report received

Oct 5, 2005

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

1,100vehicles

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

Certain 2005 thomas built fs-65 and c-2 school buses and 2005 freightliner argosy, columbia, century st, and m2 business class trucks manufactured between june 4 and july 8, 2005. The spindles in the rear axle housing were overheated during the heat treatment process. Incorrectly heat treated spindles could result in a fracture of the spindle.

Possible consequence

Incorrectly heat treated spindles could fracture, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Remedy

Freightliner will notify its customers and inspect for the heat treat date code on the end of the rear spindles and replace the axle housing if necessary. The recall is expected to begin on january 23, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner

Affected model years

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

• 2005 Freightliner Argosy1 complaints
• 2005 Freightliner Business Class M27 complaints
• 2005 Freightliner Century ST1 complaints
• 2005 Freightliner Columbia38 complaints
• 2005 Thomas C20 complaints
• 2005 Thomas FS-652 complaints