NHTSA Recall 05V468000: Parking brake
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,850 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Freightliner Business Class M2.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V468000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-461 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | October 5, 2005 |
| Owner notification | March 7, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain 2004 and 2005 thomas built c2 school buses and freightliner business class m2 heavy trucks manufactured between june 2004 and march 2005. The anchor/pivot bolt supplied with the park brake is defective and could fatigue fracture prematurely, resulting in the park brake failing to apply.
Safety risk
If the park brake anchor bolt fatigues and ultimately fractures, the park brake may not function and there may be no indication to the driver of the malfunction when the park brake is set. This may cause the vehicle to roll away without warning, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify its owners and inspect and replace defective anchor bolts free of charge. The recall began on march 7, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-461.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 05V468000
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.