Vehicle recall 05V551000 · December 6, 2005
Sterling AT, Freightliner Business Class M2 and 5 more models
On certain trucks and motor home chassis, the top flange of the front axle i-beam may fatigue and fracture.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks and motor home chassis, the top flange of the front axle i-beam may fatigue and fracture.
- Consequence
- Driver may experience loss control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle assembly. The recall began on March 15, 2006, for phase I. Phase 2 will begin during August 2006. This recall is being conducted in two phases. Phase I will replace the complete axle assembly; and phase II will replace the axle beam and steering knuckles. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. Fl-467.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V551000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 6, 2005
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-467
- Owner notification
- March 15, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
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 (2006): 2006
- Freightliner Century (2006): 2006
- Freightliner Columbia (2006): 2006
- Freightliner Coronado (2006): 2006
- Sterling AT (2006): 2006
- Sterling Century (2006): 2006
- Sterling LT (2006): 2006
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