2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 RECALL - #04V205000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, THE TAPERED JOINT THAT ATTACHES THE SHIFTER TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY BECOME LOOSE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
5/3/2002 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
5/7/2004 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
5/21/2004 |
| # Affected |
14,000 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, THE TAPERED JOINT THAT ATTACHES THE SHIFTER TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY BECOME LOOSE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR. |
| Consequences |
IF SHIFT LEVER DETACHMENT OCCURS, THA ABILITY RO ACCELERATE OT MAINTAIN SPEED WILL BE LOST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL RE-SECURE THE SHIFT LEVER TO THE TRANSMISSION USING THREADLOCK AND RE-TORQUING THE FASTENING BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-420.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING
2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
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