Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks. The Upper Steering Column Pinch Bolt May Not Have Been Properly Torqued.
Make Of Vehicle
STERLING
Model Of Vehicle
ACTERRA
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
00V172000
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
Loss Of Steering Control Can Occur If The Bolt Falls Out.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Upper Steering Column Pinch Bolt For Correct Torque And Re-Torque If Necessary.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19990426
End Of Manufacture
20000614
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
22499
Date Owners Notified
20001227
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20000823
Make Campaign Number
FL-263