Recall 02V-336
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recalled the 2000 to 2002 Sterling Acterra: Power train (driveline).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-336
- Reported
- December 13, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 145 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain heavy trucks, the cast output yoke on the mercedes-benz transmissions could fracture on vehicle with 1610 or 16t series drivelines.
The risk
If pieces of the yoke separate, the debris can represent a potential hzard to people outside the vheicle and to other passing vehicles.
The fix
Dealers will replace the cast transmission output yoke with a forged part. Owner notification began on january 30, 2003. 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
Freightliner recall no. Fl-405. Customers can 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 to 2002