Recall 02V-018
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recalled the 2001 Sterling Acterra and 1 other model: Service brakes, air (supply, check valve).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-018
- Reported
- January 22, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 5,176 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (ABS) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.
The risk
Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected ABS valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. If air leaks develop at any of the ABS valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began april 4, 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 2001
- Sterling Sterling 2001