NHTSA Recall 00V108000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V108000; Date: Apr. 7, 2000
Loss of steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Sterling A Line; 1998 Sterling L Line
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 144
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: conventional heavy duty trucks. The tie rod cross tubes could fracture due to fatigue caused by a system resonance.
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove and replace the 1 1/2 inch tie rod cross tubes with a 1 3/4" tube.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began August 9, 2000. 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 10800-547-0712. 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: Aug 9, 2000
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