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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 05V185📅 Apr 29, 2005

2005 Freightliner American Lafrance & 2005 Freightliner Century ST + 3 more recall: wheels

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. This allows cracks to develop over time.

💥 The risk

This may eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on october 21, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V185000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-448
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Vehicles affected
3,500
Component
WHEELS
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 21, 2005
Built
Feb 20, 2005 – Mar 20, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Freightliner recall no. FL-448.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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V185 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V185?

2005 Freightliner American Lafrance & 2005 Freightliner Century ST + 3 more. 3,500 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Freightliner dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.