Recall 00V-190
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recalled the 2000 Sterling Acterra: Wheels (rim).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-190
- Reported
- July 10, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 143 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with accuride 22.5 x 8.25 15 tubeless demountable rims, part no. 32051. Certain rims contain a non-fusion area in the butt-weld of the mounting ring. Under certain circumstances, the defect could develop into a crack on the mounting ring.
The risk
Over time, the crack could propagate and if not heeded, could result in mounting ring failure, potentially causing the rim to separate from the vehicle.
The fix
Accuride will inspect and replace the defective or suspect wheel rims.
Notes from the manufacturer
Accuride began notifying owners on june 20, 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 accuride customer servie 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 2000