2005 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE Recall

Campaign:

05V185000 on 04/28/2005

Component:

Wheels

Manufactured:

02/19/2005 - 03/19/2005

Affected:

3,500

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

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

Correction:

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

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.

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