NHTSA recall 04V590000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 04V590000 |
| Manufacturer's number | FL-436 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Reported | 2004-12-15 |
| Owners notified | 2005-04-04 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE |
| Units potentially affected | 1095 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The 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.
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).
| 2004 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY | Built 2004-05-07 to 2004-10-20. |
|---|---|
| 2004 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA | Built 2004-05-07 to 2004-10-20. |
| 2004 FREIGHTLINER FLD | Built 2004-05-07 to 2004-10-20. |
| 2004 STERLING AT9500 | Built 2004-05-07 to 2004-10-20. |
| 2004 STERLING LT9500 | Built 2004-05-07 to 2004-10-20. |
| 2004 WESTERN STAR 4900EX | Built 2004-05-07 to 2004-10-20. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| SBW35-018 | 2020-12-30. Service bulletin. Western Star Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-14418-000). The new O-ring will provide better sealing and is reusable. It is quicker and easier to use compared to the paper gasket, because using a paper gasket requires cleaning the hub when the axle shaft is removed. |
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| SB35-036 | 2020-12-30. Service bulletin. Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Revision removed steps instructing removal and installation of wheels. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-14418-000). The new O-ring will provide better sealing and is reusable. It is quicker and easier to use compared to the paper gasket, because using a paper gasket requires cleaning the hub when the axle shaft is removed. |
| SB35-036 | 2020-10-12. Service bulletin. Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-14418-000). The new O-ring will provide better sealing and is reusable. It is quicker and easier to use compared to the paper gasket, because using a paper gasket requires cleaning the hub when the axle shaft is removed. |
| 33-4 | 2018-06-25. Service bulletin. 33-4- Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Steer Hubs |
| 35-11 | 2018-06-25. Service bulletin. 35-11 - Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Drive Hubs |
| sb2056 | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation |
| 14TL-7 | 2018-03-05. Service bulletin. 14TL-7Rev DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100 |
| 15-010 | 2018-03-05. Service bulletin. 15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos |
| sbw0116 | 2018-03-05. Service bulletin. sbw0116 Pilot Bearing Spacer for Detroit Engines with Eaton transmissions |
| 14TS21 | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. 14TS21 HDEP Camshaft Position Sensor Change |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.