NHTSA Recall 07V333000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V333000; Date: Aug. 1, 2007
This may reduce the nut's ability to resist rotation, potentially allowing the nut to back off and the dual wheel set to separate from the vehicle, resulting in a crash without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Sterling A-line; 2008 Sterling A-line; 2007 Sterling Acterra; 2008 Sterling Acterra; 2007 Sterling L-line; 2008 Sterling L-line
Component: Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 1,042
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks built with axilok rear wheel spindle nuts, the nuts may have been improperly installed, with one or both locking clip tabs not properly engaged or damaged.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the axilok nuts for locking clip engagement or damage. They will be adjusted or replaced free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-507. 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: Aug 10, 2007
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