Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V468000 Reported October 5, 2005

Park brake anchor bolt/bosch

Freightliner Llc · N/A · 3,850 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V468000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-461
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3,850
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 5, 2005

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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 05V468000 or campaign FL-461.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V468000

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

What is recall 05V468000?

NHTSA recall 05V468000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on October 5, 2005. It addresses: Park brake anchor bolt/bosch. The recall affects approximately 3,850 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 05V468000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-461. 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.