NHTSA Recall 00V080000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V080000; Date: Mar. 17, 2000
The steps could fail.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Sterling A Line; 1999 Sterling A Line; 2000 Sterling A Line; 1998 Sterling L Line; 1999 Sterling L Line; 2000 Sterling L Line
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 9,875
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty truck models with 111", 113", and 122" cabs. The fuel tank steps can develop fatigue cracks due to excessive overhang.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the step assembly for overhang and add an end support of the trailing edge of the fuel tank step, if necessary. Owner notification began November 2, 2001. 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.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began November 2, 2001. 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 2, 2001
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