2000 STERLING ACTERRA RECALL - #01V140007
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 STERLING ACTERRA |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
4/30/2000 - 6/30/2000 |
| Recalled on |
10/17/2001 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/8/2001 |
| # Affected |
75,000 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS. |
| Consequences |
THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 8, 2001. 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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for WHEELS, RIM
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, WINDSHIELD, ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SUSPENSION
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL, LINKAGE AND CABLE
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING
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