Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks, The Welds That Attach The Rear Suspension Control Rod Brackets To The Axle Housing May Not Meet Specifications.
Make Of Vehicle
STERLING
Model Of Vehicle
ACTERRA
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
01V363000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear
Effect Of Defect
A Weld Could Fracture, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Rear Suspension Bracket Welds To Determine If They Meet Specifications And Re-Weld If Necessary. Owner Notification Began July 31, 2002. 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
19991118
End Of Manufacture
20010801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
219
Date Owners Notified
20020731
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20011129
Make Campaign Number
FL-388