2006 STERLING CENTURY Recall
- Campaign:
- 05V551000 on 12/05/2005
- Component:
- Power train:axle assembly
- Manufactured:
- 09/05/2005 - 10/19/2005
- Affected:
- 500
- Defect:
- On certain trucks and motor home chassis, the top flange of the front axle i-beam may fatigue and fracture.
- Consequence:
- Driver may experience loss control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle assembly. the recall began on march 15, 2006, for phase i. phase 2 will begin during august 2006. this recall is being conducted in two phases. phase i will replace the complete axle assembly; and phase ii will replace the axle beam and steering knuckles. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes:
- Freightliner recall no. fl-467.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.
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