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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 05V468📅 Oct 12, 2005

2004–2005 Freightliner Business Class M2 & 2004–2005 Thomas C2 recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain 2004 and 2005 thomas built C2 school buses and freightliner Business Class M2 heavy trucks manufactured between june 2004 and march 2005. The anchor/pivot bolt supplied with the park brake is defective and could fatigue fracture prematurely, resulting in the park brake failing to apply.

💥 The risk

If the park brake anchor bolt fatigues and ultimately fractures, the park brake may not function and there may be no indication to the driver of the malfunction when the park brake is set. This may cause the vehicle to roll away without warning, which could result in a crash.

🔧 The fix

Freightliner will notify its owners and inspect and replace defective anchor bolts free of charge. The recall began on march 7, 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
05V468000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-461
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Vehicles affected
3,850
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 7, 2006
Built
Jun 1, 2004 – Mar 31, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Freightliner recall no. FL-461.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 05V468 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 05V468?

2004–2005 Freightliner Business Class M2 & 2004–2005 Thomas C2. 3,850 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.