Recall 05V468000: 2004–2005 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 5, 2005

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

3,850vehicles

Model years

2004–2005

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 2004 and 2005 thomas built c2 school buses and freightliner business class m2 heavy trucks manufactured between june 2004 and march 2005. The anchor/pivot bolt supplied with the park brake is defective and could fatigue fracture prematurely, resulting in the park brake failing to apply.

Possible consequence

If the park brake anchor bolt fatigues and ultimately fractures, the park brake may not function and there may be no indication to the driver of the malfunction when the park brake is set. This may cause the vehicle to roll away without warning, which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Freightliner will notify its owners and inspect and replace defective anchor bolts free of charge. The recall began on march 7, 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 Business Class M28 complaints
• 2005 Freightliner Business Class M27 complaints
• 2004 Thomas C22 complaints
• 2005 Thomas C20 complaints