NHTSA Recall 05V126000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 2005-03-30. An estimated 3,568 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH KYS 4735-43782-02 ENGINE COOLING FANS AND BUILT ON CATERPILLAR 3126, C7, MBE906, MBE926, OR CUMMINS ISC ENGINES, THE STEEL FAN INSERT ON THE COOLING FANS CAN CRACK.
Risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN FAN BREAKAGE, RESULTING IN VEHICLE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Manufacturer campaign number: FL-439
Notes
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-439.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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2001 Freightliner Business Class M2
- 2002 Freightliner Business Class M2
- 2003 Freightliner Business Class M2
- 2004 Freightliner Business Class M2
- 2001 Sterling A-Line
- 2002 Sterling A-Line
- 2003 Sterling A-Line
- 2004 Sterling A-Line
- 2001 Sterling Acterra
- 2002 Sterling Acterra
- 2003 Sterling Acterra
- 2004 Sterling Acterra
- 2001 Sterling L-Line
- 2002 Sterling L-Line
- 2003 Sterling L-Line
- 2004 Sterling L-Line