Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks. A Loss Of The Turn Signal FunCTIon Can Occur Due To A Turn Signal Flasher That Is Not Compatible With The Turn Signal Switches That Allow The Brake Lights To Override The Hazard Warning Lights. If The Hazard Warning Lights Are On And The Brake Lights Are Activated, The Turn Signal Flasher Senses An Overload Condition And Becomes Disabled Until All Electric Loads Are Removed.
Make Of Vehicle
STERLING
Model Of Vehicle
LT
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
00V397000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
Effect Of Defect
Following Drivers May Not Be Aware Of The Truck’S Turning Intentions Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Turn Signal Flasher That Is Compatible With Turn Signal Switches That Allow The Brake Lights To Override The Hazard Warning Lights.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19980727
End Of Manufacture
20000824
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
671
Date Owners Notified
20010403
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20001129
Make Campaign Number
FL-275