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Recall

Freightliner Century — 04V590000

NHTSA ID
04V590000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Century
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2004-12-15
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Units Affected
1,095
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-436

Summary

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE INTERAXLE DRIVELINE YOKES. THE BOLT HOLES LOCATED ON THE EARWORK OF THE MALE SHAFT YOKES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN OVERSIZED MINOR THREAD DIAMETER.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION ALLOWS THE BOLTS USED IN THE HOLES TO BECOME DETACHED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A DRIVELINE SEPARATION. DRIVELINE SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT MALE SHAFT YOKES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

Affected Vehicles

Freightliner Century
Model Years: 2004

2004 Freightliner Century