Sterling A-Line (2010) – 10V322000

Defect Description For Recall

Daimler Trucks (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009 And 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2, Sterling Acterra, A-Line, And L-Line Heavy Trucks Manufactured From September 8, 2008 Through April 20, 2009 Equipped With TRW Igen3 Intermediate Steering Columns. The Weld Around The Igen3 Steering Shaft Tube That Secures The Spline Tube To The Intermediate Tube May Be Mislocated (I.E., Not Fully Over The Seam Created When The Tubes Are Pressed Together.)

Make Of Vehicle

STERLING

Model Of Vehicle

A-LINE

Year

2010

Recall Campaign Number

10V322000

Component Description

Steering:Column

Effect Of Defect

Mislocated Welds May Result In Torsional And Axial Strength Falling Below Acceptable Levels. This Condition Could Result In Separation Of The Steering Column, Loss Of Steering Control And A Vehicle Crash Without Warning.

Fix Defect

Dtna Will Notify Owners And The Buses Will Be Repaired Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On December 23, 2010. Owners May Contact Dtna At 1-800-547-0712.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America

Start Of Manufacture

20080909

End Of Manufacture

20090420

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

6325

Date Owners Notified

20101223

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Freightliner Llc

Date Report Received

20100713

Make Campaign Number

FL-582

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard