Vehicle recall 04V271000 · June 9, 2004
Freightliner MB-45 and MB-55
On certain shuttle bus chassis, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings,…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain shuttle bus chassis, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and ABS sensors.
- Consequence
- This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, repair and replace according to the procedure developed by bosch. Owner notification began on November 19, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. Fl-428.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V271000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 9, 2004
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-428
- Owner notification
- November 19, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 300
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner MB-45 (1999-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
- Freightliner MB-55 (1999-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
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