NHTSA Recall 05V285000: Hub (wheels)
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,786 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Freightliner Century ST.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V285000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-451 |
| Component | WHEELS › HUB |
| Report received | June 14, 2005 |
| Owner notification | March 15, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trucks equipped with 3rd generation conmet aluminum wheels, the drum mounting flange on the conmet truturn brake drum may have been manufactured with a taper from the pilot hole to the barrel of the drum.
Safety risk
This taper may cause cracking or fractures of the front hub. This could cause a crash without prior warning.
Remedy
After further investigation and testing, freightliner has revised the population and the remedy (december 22, 2005). Therefore, the recall began on march 15, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no.fl-451. 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V285000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Century ST | 2004 |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2004 |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2004 |
| Freightliner Fld | 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.