Make : STERLING | Model : ACTERRA | Year : 2001 |
Build Dates : 19991118 - 20010801 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V363000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20020731 | Date Received by ODI: 20011129 | Date Added to Database: 20011204 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-388 | ||
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 219 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ROD BRACKETS TO THE AXLE HOUSING MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. |
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Consequence:
A WELD COULD FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SUSPENSION BRACKET WELDS TO DETERMINE IF THEY MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND RE-WELD IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 31, 2002. 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 1-800-547-0712. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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