1998 STERLING A LINE RECALL - #00V108000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE TIE ROD CROSS TUBES COULD FRACTURE DUE TO FATIGUE CAUSED BY A SYSTEM RESONANCE.
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| Vehicle |
1998 STERLING A LINE |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
3/5/1998 - 6/12/1998 |
| Recalled on |
4/28/2000 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/9/2000 |
| # Affected |
144 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE TIE ROD CROSS TUBES COULD FRACTURE DUE TO FATIGUE CAUSED BY A SYSTEM RESONANCE. |
| Consequences |
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE 1 1/2 INCH TIE ROD CROSS TUBES WITH A 1 3/4" TUBE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 9, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 10800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 STERLING A LINE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1998 STERLING A LINE Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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