Recall 00V-080
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recalled the 1998 to 2000 Sterling A-Line and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-080
- Reported
- March 17, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 9,875 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty truck models with 111", 113", and 122" cabs. The fuel tank steps can develop fatigue cracks due to excessive overhang.
The risk
The steps could fail.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the step assembly for overhang and add an end support of the trailing edge of the fuel tank step, if necessary. Owner notification began november 2, 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began november 2, 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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Sterling A-Line 1998 to 2000
- Sterling L-Line 1998 to 2000