Recall 02V-318
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recalled the 2002 Sterling Acterra: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, fuel pump).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-318
- Reported
- December 3, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 2,616 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar 3126e hydraulically controlled electronically actuated unit injected diesel engines with high efficiency pumps (hep8), the pump components may experience a high pressure seal failure which can result in a short period of rough running and subsequent engine stall due to a loss of injection actuation pressure.
The risk
Freightliner recall no. Fl404. Once engine stall occurs, the engine cannot be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect the pump serial numbers and replace the pump if necessary. 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 caterpillar at 1-[removed] or freightliner at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Sterling Acterra 2002