Recall 05V-125
FREIGHTLINER LLC recalled the 2004 to 2005 Sterling A-Line and 2 other models: Suspension (rear, axle, spindle).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-125
- Reported
- March 30, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 1,564 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain trucks the rear hub bearings may have been incorrectly adjusted.
The risk
The rear axle wheel ends with excessive bearing preload adjustment will overheat and may cause a fire.
The fix
Dealers will check the rear wheel end installation to verity bearing adjustment and repair trucks with damaged bearings. The recall began on april 7, 2005 owners may contact freightliner at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Freightliner recall no. Fl-442.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Sterling A-Line 2004 to 2005
- Sterling Acterra 2004 to 2005
- Sterling L-Line 2004 to 2005