Power Train:manual Transmission

NHTSA campaign 04V205000 · announced May 4, 2004 · filed by Freightliner Llc · 14,000 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

IF SHIFT LEVER DETACHMENT OCCURS, THA ABILITY RO ACCELERATE OT MAINTAIN SPEED WILL BE LOST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

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.

Notes

FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-420.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2002 Freightliner Business Class M2
• 2003 Freightliner Business Class M2
• 2004 Freightliner Business Class M2
• 2003 Freightliner Century
• 2004 Freightliner Century
• 2003 Freightliner Columbia
• 2004 Freightliner Columbia
• 2003 Sterling Hx
• 2004 Sterling Hx

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.