Recall 00V-108
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recalled the 1998 Sterling A-Line and 1 other model: Steering (linkages).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-108
- Reported
- April 7, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 144 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: conventional heavy duty trucks. The tie rod cross tubes could fracture due to fatigue caused by a system resonance.
The risk
Loss of steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will remove and replace the 1 1/2 inch tie rod cross tubes with a 1 3/4" tube.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Sterling A-Line 1998
- Sterling L-Line 1998