| Make : STERLING | Model : LT | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19980727 - 20000824 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V397000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010403 | Date Received by ODI: 20001129 | Date Added to Database: 20001129 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-275 | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 671 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A LOSS OF THE TURN SIGNAL FUNCTION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A TURN SIGNAL FLASHER THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES THAT ALLOW THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO OVERRIDE THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS. IF THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED, THE TURN SIGNAL FLASHER SENSES AN OVERLOAD CONDITION AND BECOMES DISABLED UNTIL ALL ELECTRIC LOADS ARE REMOVED. |
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Consequence:
FOLLOWING DRIVERS MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE TRUCK'S TURNING INTENTIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TURN SIGNAL FLASHER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES THAT ALLOW THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO OVERRIDE THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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