Recall 05V551000: 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 4 other models

Report received

Dec 6, 2005

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

500vehicles

Model years

2006

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 and motor home chassis, the top flange of the front axle I-beam may fatigue and fracture.

Possible consequence

Driver may experience loss control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle assembly. The recall began on march 15, 2006, for phase I. Phase 2 will begin during august 2006. This recall is being conducted in two phases. Phase I will replace the complete axle assembly; and phase ii will replace the axle beam and steering knuckles. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected model years

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

• 2006 Freightliner Business Class M28 complaints
• 2006 Freightliner Century6 complaints
• 2006 Freightliner Columbia14 complaints
• 2006 Freightliner Coronado1 complaints
• 2006 Sterling LT1 complaints