Auto Recalls for Consumers

2007 STERLING A-LINE Recall - Campaign #07V333000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2007 STERLING A-LINE RECALL - #07V333000

RECALL FOR WHEELS : LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH AXILOK REAR WHEEL SPINDLE NUTS, THE NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, WITH ONE OR BOTH LOCKING CLIP TABS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED OR DAMAGED.

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Vehicle 2007 STERLING A-LINE
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufactured between 4/2/2007 - 6/20/2007
Recalled on 8/1/2007
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER LLC
Owners Notified on 8/10/2007
# Affected 1,042
Recalled for WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Description ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH AXILOK REAR WHEEL SPINDLE NUTS, THE NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, WITH ONE OR BOTH LOCKING CLIP TABS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED OR DAMAGED.
Consequences THIS MAY REDUCE THE NUT'S ABILITY TO RESIST ROTATION, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING THE NUT TO BACK OFF AND THE DUAL WHEEL SET TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXILOK NUTS FOR LOCKING CLIP ENGAGEMENT OR DAMAGE. THEY WILL BE ADJUSTED OR REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 800-547-0712.
Notes FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-507.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.
See also 2007 STERLING A-LINE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE

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