Recall 01V-167
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recalled the 2000 Sterling Acterra: Suspension.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-167
- Reported
- May 14, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 222 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 and 800 series suspension kits. These suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.
The risk
Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.
The fix
Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. Owner notification began march 14, 2002. 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
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