STERLING A LINE 2004: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V125000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| STERLING | A LINE | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-04-07 | 2005-03-30 | 2005-03-31 |
Production Dates: 2004-11-26 - 2005-03-09
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-442
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1564
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS THE REAR HUB BEARINGS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED.
THE REAR AXLE WHEEL ENDS WITH EXCESSIVE BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT WILL OVERHEAT AND MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
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.
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.
