Recall 00V-294
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recalled the 2000 Sterling Acterra: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-294
- Reported
- October 4, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 290 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A support clamp was omitted from the front axle hydraulic brake line from the chassis to the brake.
The risk
The brake line could come loose resulting in the risk of brake fluid leakage, increasing the stopping distances for the vehicle.
The fix
Dealers will install a support clamp on the front axle hydraulic brake lines.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began june 1, 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 Acterra 2000