1999 STERLING ACTERRA RECALL - #00V172000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 STERLING ACTERRA |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
4/26/1999 - 6/14/2000 |
| Recalled on |
6/30/2000 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/27/2000 |
| # Affected |
22,499 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED. |
| Consequences |
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR IF THE BOLT FALLS OUT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT FOR CORRECT TORQUE AND RE-TORQUE IF NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 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 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1999 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1999 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1999 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL, LINKAGE AND CABLE
1999 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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