STERLING CONDOR 2000: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V401000

Make Model Year
STERLING CONDOR 2000
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2004-11-25 2004-08-12 2004-08-18

Production Dates: 2000-05-01 - 2004-05-20

Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-430

Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1600

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE STEERING GEAR BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE.

Consequence

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 25, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUSTOMERS FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO.FL-430.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATION HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2 DOT ' 1-888-327-4236'.