Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V185000 Reported April 27, 2005

Aluminum wheels/accuride

Freightliner Llc · N/A · 3,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V185000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-448
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3,500
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 27, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. this allows cracks to develop over time.

Safety Consequence

This may eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. the recall began on october 21, 2005. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 05V185000 or campaign FL-448.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V185000

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

What is recall 05V185000?

NHTSA recall 05V185000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on April 27, 2005. It addresses: Aluminum wheels/accuride. The recall affects approximately 3,500 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V185000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-448. 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.