Recall 99V-172
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recalled the 1999 Sterling LT7500: Suspension (rear).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-172
- Reported
- July 2, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 204 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with tuftrac suspensions. The rear suspension axle clamps can fracture, allowing the rear axle to shift.
The risk
This condition could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install new upper and lower axle clamps.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began july 17, 1999.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].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Sterling LT7500 1999