Recall 07V-333
FREIGHTLINER LLC recalled the 2007 to 2008 Sterling A-Line and 2 other models: Wheels (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 07V-333
- Reported
- August 1, 2007
- Vehicles affected
- 1,042 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain trucks built with axilok rear wheel spindle nuts, the nuts may have been improperly installed, with one or both locking clip tabs not properly engaged or damaged.
The risk
This may reduce the nut's ability to resist rotation, potentially allowing the nut to back off and the dual wheel set to separate from the vehicle, resulting in a crash without prior warning.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the axilok nuts for locking clip engagement or damage. They will be adjusted or replaced free of charge. The recall began on august 10, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at [removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Freightliner recall no. Fl-507.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 2007 to 2008
- Sterling Acterra 2007 to 2008
- Sterling L-Line 2007 to 2008