NHTSA Recall 00V294000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V294000; Date: Oct. 4, 2000
The brake line could come loose resulting in the risk of brake fluid leakage, increasing the stopping distances for the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Sterling Acterra
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 290
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A support clamp was omitted from the front axle hydraulic brake line from the chassis to the brake.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a support clamp on the front axle hydraulic brake lines.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began June 1, 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: Jun 1, 2001
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