NHTSA Recall 05V125000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V125000; Date: Mar. 30, 2005
The rear axle wheel ends with excessive bearing preload adjustment will overheat and may cause a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Sterling A-line; 2005 Sterling A-line; 2004 Sterling Acterra; 2005 Sterling Acterra; 2004 Sterling L-line; 2005 Sterling L-line
Component: Suspension:rear:axle:spindle
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 1,564
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks the rear hub bearings may have been incorrectly adjusted.
How to Fix:
Dealers will check the rear wheel end installation to verity bearing adjustment and repair trucks with damaged bearings. The recall began on April 7, 2005 owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-442. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 7, 2005
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