Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks The Rear Hub Bearings May Have Been Incorrectly Adjusted.
Make Of Vehicle
STERLING
Model Of Vehicle
A-LINE
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
05V125000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle
Effect Of Defect
The Rear Axle Wheel Ends With Excessive Bearing Preload Adjustment Will Overheat And May Cause A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Check The Rear Wheel End Installation To Verity Bearing Adjustment And Repair Trucks With Damaged Bearings. The Recall Began On April 7, 2005 Owners May Contact Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20041126
End Of Manufacture
20050309
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1564
Date Owners Notified
20050407
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20050330
Make Campaign Number
FL-442