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NHTSA 05V393📅 Sep 9, 2005

2004 Freightliner Business Class M2 & 2004 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain my 2004 freightliner Business Class M2 and thomas built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured between july 26 and october 29, 2004, equipped with a caterpillar C-7 engine and borg-warner kys 4735 35480 55 engine fan. The fan shroud may be drawn back into the fan at high engine speeds when the fan clutch engages. Due to reduced clearance, heavy contact between the fan and the shroud may cause the fan blade to fracture.

💥 The risk

The fan may fracture and pieces may separate from the fan blade. In certain conditions, this may present a hazard to people near the vehicle with the hood open and the engine running.

🔧 The fix

Freightliner will notify its customers and replace the engine fan with a fan that has a different mounting offset free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on january 16, 2006. 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
05V393000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-458
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Vehicles affected
1,395
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 6, 2006
Built
Jul 26, 2005 – Oct 29, 2004
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Freightliner recall no. FL-458.customers may 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 05V393 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 05V393?

2004 Freightliner Business Class M2 & 2004 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2. 1,395 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.