Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks Equipped With Tuftrac Rear Suspensions, The Center Casting Brackets May Be Out Of Specification. An Out Of Square Casting May Have Unacceptable Stress In The Bracket When It Is Installed And May Cause It To Crack In Service.
Make Of Vehicle
STERLING
Model Of Vehicle
A-LINE
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
07V316000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear
Effect Of Defect
The Drive Axle May Not Be Held In Position If A Cracked Bracket Fractures Completely. This Will Affect Vehicle Control And May Cause A Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Castings That Are Out Of Specification Will Be Replaced Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 12, 2007. Owners May Contact Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20061101
End Of Manufacture
20071130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1200
Date Owners Notified
20071212
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20070724
Make Campaign Number
FL-502