Recall 07V-530
FREIGHTLINER LLC recalled the 2006 to 2008 Sterling A-Line and 2 other models: Trailer hitches (fifth wheel assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 07V-530
- Reported
- November 13, 2007
- Vehicles affected
- 38,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain truck-tractors equipped with holland simplex se or se II fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. Corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
The risk
There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. When the occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. The recall began on january 3, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Freightliner recall no. Fl-514.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 2006 to 2008
- Sterling Acterra 2006 to 2008
- Sterling L-Line 2006 to 2008