Recall
Freightliner Business Class M2 — 04V205000
NHTSA ID
04V205000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Business Class M2
Years Affected
2003
Recall Date
2004-05-04
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
14,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-420
Summary
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, THE TAPERED JOINT THAT ATTACHES THE SHIFTER TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY BECOME LOOSE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR.
Consequence
IF SHIFT LEVER DETACHMENT OCCURS, THA ABILITY RO ACCELERATE OT MAINTAIN SPEED WILL BE LOST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-SECURE THE SHIFT LEVER TO THE TRANSMISSION USING THREADLOCK AND RE-TORQUING THE FASTENING BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Affected Vehicles
Freightliner Business Class M2
Model Years: 2003