Recall 01V-363
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recalled the 1999 to 2001 Sterling Acterra: Suspension (rear).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-363
- Reported
- November 29, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 219 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain trucks, the welds that attach the rear suspension control rod brackets to the axle housing may not meet specifications.
The risk
A weld could fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the rear suspension bracket welds to determine if they meet specifications and re-weld if necessary. Owner notification began july 31, 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 1999 to 2001