NHTSA Recall 05V541000: Steering
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 198 vehicles. It affects 2005–2006 Freightliner Business Class M2.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V541000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-464 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received | November 22, 2005 |
| Owner notification | February 17, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trucks equipped with fontaine modification right hand steering control and equipped with sit down dual drive conversions, the pinch bolt that secures the lower steering shaft connection to the lh miter box may have been improperly torqued causing the bolts to fall out.
Safety risk
This may cause a loss of steering control and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the lower steering shaft pinch bolt at the connection and bolts on the steering cross shaft will be replaced. The recall began on february 17, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-464.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 05V541000
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.