Vehicle recall 04V205000 · May 4, 2004
Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century and 2 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If shift lever detachment occurs, tha ability ro accelerate ot maintain speed will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V205000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 4, 2004
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-420
- Owner notification
- May 21, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Manual transmission
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Business Class M2 (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- Freightliner Century (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Freightliner Columbia (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Sterling HX (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
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