Vehicle recall 04V590000 · December 15, 2004
Western Star 4900EX, Sterling AT9500 and 4 more models
On certain vehicles, there is a defect in the interaxle driveline yokes.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles, there is a defect in the interaxle driveline yokes. The bolt holes located on the earwork of the male shaft yokes were manufactured with an oversized minor thread diameter.
- Consequence
- This condition allows the bolts used in the holes to become detached which could result in a driveline separation. Driveline separation could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the suspect male shaft yokes. The recall began on April 4, 2005. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. Fl-436.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
- 04V590000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 15, 2004
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-436
- Owner notification
- April 4, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,095
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Century (2004): 2004
- Freightliner Columbia (2004): 2004
- Freightliner FLD (2004): 2004
- Sterling AT9500 (2004): 2004
- Sterling LT9500 (2004): 2004
- Western Star 4900EX (2004): 2004
Has your Freightliner been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Freightliner dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.