Recall 02V-337
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recalled the 2002 Sterling A-Line and 1 other model: Trailer hitches (fifth wheel assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-337
- Reported
- December 17, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 733 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain truck-tractor model vehicles equipped with conmet simplex stationary or sliding fifth-wheel, the clinch pins that retain the fifth-wheel pivot pins may not be fully installed.
The risk
The fifth wheel could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the fifth wheel to verify the correct installation of the clinch pin and pivot pin. Missing pins will be replaced. Owner notification began november 15, 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
Freightliner recall no. Fl-399. 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 A-Line 2002
- Sterling L-Line 2002