2003-2004 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

2003-2004 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION (Change Vehicle)

The following POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION recall/defect on 2003-2004 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY vehicles was reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety administration on 2004-05-04. For more information contact the National Highway Traffic Safety administration or the US Department of Transportation. See recall summary below.

Build Years/Makes/Models:	2003 - 2004 STERLING HX 2002 - 2004 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2003 - 2004 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY 2003 - 2004 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
UNits affected:	14000
Recall Number:	04V205000
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).
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