Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Conventional Heavy Duty Trucks. The Tie Rod Cross Tubes Could Fracture Due To Fatigue Caused By A System Resonance.
Make Of Vehicle
STERLING
Model Of Vehicle
A LINE
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
00V108000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages
Effect Of Defect
Loss Of Steering Control Could Occur, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove And Replace The 1 1/2 Inch Tie Rod Cross Tubes With A 1 3/4″ Tube.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19980305
End Of Manufacture
19980612
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
144
Date Owners Notified
20000809
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20000407
Make Campaign Number
FL-257