STERLING L LINE 1998: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V108000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| STERLING | L LINE | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-08-09 | 2000-04-07 | 2000-04-28 |
Production Dates: 1998-03-05 - 1998-06-12
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-257
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 144
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE TIE ROD CROSS TUBES COULD FRACTURE DUE TO FATIGUE CAUSED BY A SYSTEM RESONANCE.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE 1 1/2 INCH TIE ROD CROSS TUBES WITH A 1 3/4" TUBE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 9, 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 10800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
