NHTSA Recall 00V397000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V397000; Date: Nov. 29, 2000
Following drivers may not be aware of the truck's turning intentions increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Sterling L Line; 1999 Sterling L Line; 2000 Sterling L Line; 1998 Sterling LT; 1999 Sterling LT; 2000 Sterling LT
Component: Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 671
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began April 3, 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: Apr 3, 2001
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