STERLING ACTERRA 2000: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V224000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| STERLING | ACTERRA | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-09-01 | 2000-08-07 | 2000-08-14 |
Production Dates: 2000-04-01 - 2000-07-26
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-265
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 450
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR MFS-8 SERIES FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THE WHEEL BEARING NUT ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY MAY 1" RESTRICT A COMPLETE LUBRICATION FILL AT ASSEMBLY AND/OR 2" SHEAR THE SPINDLE PERFORATED WASHER'S LOCKING TAB "LOCATED IN THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE WASHER" WHEN TIGHTENED. IF THE WASHER TAB IS SHEARED, TIGHTENING OF THE OUTER SPINDLE NUT MAY CAUSE THE BEARINGS TO BE EXCESSIVELY PRELOADED RATHER THAN THE INTENDED .001" - .005" END PLAY. EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE PREMATURE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE.
A PREMATURE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE SPINDLE NUTS AND WASHERS WITH A REDESIGNED SYSTEM.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 1, 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'.
