2004–2006 Freightliner Classic & 2004–2006 Freightliner Classic XL + 6 more recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
💥 The risk
The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
🔧 The fix
Caterpillar, in conjunction with freightliner, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, or 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
- 06V030000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-471
- Manufacturer
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 5,771
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-547-0712
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 17, 2006
- Built
- Apr 9, 2004 – Oct 7, 2005
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. FL-471.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.