STERLING ACTERRA 2000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V294000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| STERLING | ACTERRA | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-06-01 | 2000-10-04 | 2000-10-19 |
Production Dates: 2000-01-26 - 2000-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-273
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 290
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A SUPPORT CLAMP WAS OMITTED FROM THE FRONT AXLE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE FROM THE CHASSIS TO THE BRAKE.
THE BRAKE LINE COULD COME LOOSE RESULTING IN THE RISK OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCES FOR THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SUPPORT CLAMP ON THE FRONT AXLE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 1, 2001. 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'.
