STERLING ACTERRA 2001: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V363000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| STERLING | ACTERRA | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-07-31 | 2001-11-29 | 2001-12-04 |
Production Dates: 1999-11-18 - 2001-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-388
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 219
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ROD BRACKETS TO THE AXLE HOUSING MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
A WELD COULD FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SUSPENSION BRACKET WELDS TO DETERMINE IF THEY MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND RE-WELD IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 31, 2002. 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'.
