Freightliner American Lafrance, Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star and 1 more (2004): Suspension
Recall 05V284000 · Jun 14, 2005 · Freightliner LLC
634
vehicles affected
634
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05V284000
- Date
- Jun 14, 2005
- Maker
- Freightliner LLC
- Units affected
- 634
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension
- Model years
- 2004
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS AND THOMAS SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND/NEWAY AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
What can happen
THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN FOR THOMAS BUILT OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 10, 2006; AND FOR FREIGHTLINER OWNERS ON APRIL 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | American Lafrance | 2004 |
| Freightliner | Freightliner | 2004 |
| Freightliner | Sterling | 2004 |
| Freightliner | Western Star | 2004 |
| Thomas | School Bus | 2004 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 05V284000?
5 models: Freightliner American Lafrance (2004), Freightliner Freightliner (2004), Freightliner Sterling (2004) and 2 more, about 634 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 05V284000?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN FOR THOMAS BUILT OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 10, 2006; AND FOR FREIGHTLINER OWNERS ON APRIL 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
What can happen?
THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.