Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V126000 Reported March 30, 2005

Engine cooling fan/borg warner

Q: What is recall 05V126000?

NHTSA recall 05V126000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on March 30, 2005. It addresses: Engine cooling fan/borg warner. The recall affects approximately 3,568 vehicles , with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Freightliner Llc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 3,568 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V126000

Manufacturer Campaign

FL-439

Manufacturer

Freightliner Llc

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Vehicles Affected

3,568

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 30, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain trucks and fire trucks equipped with kys 4735-43782-02 engine cooling fans and built on caterpillar 3126, c7, mbe906, mbe926, or cummins isc engines, the steel fan insert on the cooling fans can crack.

Safety Consequence

This can result in fan breakage, resulting in vehicle damage or personal injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan free of charge. the recall began on june 8, 2005. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 05V126000 or campaign FL-439.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05V126000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V126000?

NHTSA recall 05V126000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on March 30, 2005. It addresses: Engine cooling fan/borg warner. The recall affects approximately 3,568 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V126000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-439. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.