Recalls for 2004 Freightliner Century

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

Posted on: 2004-12-17
Description
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.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the suspect male shaft yokes.  The recall began on april 4, 2005.  Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Freightliner recall no.  Fl-436.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES

Posted on: 2005-09-19
Description
On certain truck and motor home chassis equipped with i-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, there is a potential for a failure of the fork/shaft connection.  

Consequence
If this occurs, the vehicle could suffer a loss of steering ability, which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and attach a tension collar to the steering shaft to secure the connection to the yoke.  The recall began on november 16, 2005.  Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Freightliner recall no.  Fl-452.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Posted on: 2004-05-07
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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).