1999 STERLING ACTERRA RECALL - #01V363000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ROD BRACKETS TO THE AXLE HOUSING MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
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 |
11/18/1999 - 8/1/2001 |
| Recalled on |
12/4/2001 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
7/31/2002 |
| # Affected |
219 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ROD BRACKETS TO THE AXLE HOUSING MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. |
| Consequences |
A WELD COULD FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SUSPENSION BRACKET WELDS TO DETERMINE IF THEY MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND RE-WELD IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 31, 2002. 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 |
1999 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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 PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL, LINKAGE AND CABLE
1999 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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