Recall 00V-172
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recalled the 1999 to 2000 Sterling Acterra: Steering (steering wheel/handle bar).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-172
- Reported
- August 23, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 22,499 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The upper steering column pinch bolt may not have been properly torqued.
The risk
Loss of steering control can occur if the bolt falls out.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the upper steering column pinch bolt for correct torque and re-torque if necessary.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Sterling Acterra 1999 to 2000