STERLING ACTERRA 1999: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V172000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| STERLING | ACTERRA | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-12-27 | 2000-08-23 | 2000-06-30 |
Production Dates: 1999-04-26 - 2000-06-14
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-263
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22499
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR IF THE BOLT FALLS OUT.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT FOR CORRECT TORQUE AND RE-TORQUE IF NECESSARY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 2000. 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'.
