Arvinmeritor rear axle housing
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
Incorrectly heat treated spindles could fracture, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective Action
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
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Freightliner Llc or involving Suspension.
FAQ: Recall 05V467000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 05V467000?
NHTSA recall 05V467000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on October 5, 2005. It addresses: Arvinmeritor rear axle housing. The recall affects approximately 1,100 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V467000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-460. 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.