Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Truck Models With 111″, 113″, And 122″ Cabs. The Fuel Tank Steps Can Develop Fatigue Cracks Due To Excessive Overhang.
Make Of Vehicle
STERLING
Model Of Vehicle
A LINE
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
00V080000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
The Steps Could Fail.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Step Assembly For Overhang And Add An End Support Of The Trailing Edge Of The Fuel Tank Step, If Necessary. Owner Notification Began November 2, 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19980301
End Of Manufacture
20000316
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9875
Date Owners Notified
20011102
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20000317
Make Campaign Number
FL-254