NHTSA Recall 05V467000: Spindle (suspension)
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,100 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Freightliner Argosy.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V467000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-460 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › SPINDLE |
| Report received | October 5, 2005 |
| Owner notification | April 11, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain 2005 thomas built fs-65 and c-2 school buses and 2005 freightliner argosy, columbia, century st, and m2 business class trucks manufactured between june 4 and july 8, 2005. The spindles in the rear axle housing were overheated during the heat treatment process. Incorrectly heat treated spindles could result in a fracture of the spindle.
Safety risk
Incorrectly heat treated spindles could fracture, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify its customers and inspect for the heat treat date code on the end of the rear spindles and replace the axle housing if necessary. The recall is expected to begin on january 23, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-460.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 05V467000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Argosy | 2005 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2005 |
| Freightliner Century ST | 2005 |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2005 |
| Thomas C2 | 2005 |
| Thomas FS-65 | 2005 |
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.