NHTSA Recall 05V393000: Fan (engine and engine cooling)
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,395 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Freightliner Business Class M2.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V393000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-458 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › FAN |
| Report received | September 6, 2005 |
| Owner notification | January 6, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain my 2004 freightliner business class m2 and thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between july 26 and october 29, 2004, equipped with a caterpillar c-7 engine and borg-warner kys 4735 35480 55 engine fan. The fan shroud may be drawn back into the fan at high engine speeds when the fan clutch engages. Due to reduced clearance, heavy contact between the fan and the shroud may cause the fan blade to fracture.
Safety risk
The fan may fracture and pieces may separate from the fan blade. In certain conditions, this may present a hazard to people near the vehicle with the hood open and the engine running.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify its customers and replace the engine fan with a fan that has a different mounting offset free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on january 16, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-458.customers may 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 05V393000
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.