Sterling Lt 8500 (2006) – 08V081000

Defect Description For Recall

Zimmerman Is Recalling 1 My 2006 Sterling Lt 8500 Equipped With A Watson & Chalin Auxiliary Axle. The Lower Cast Arms Could Fracture Which Could Affect The Suspension’S Ability To Lift The Axle When It Is Not Needed.

Make Of Vehicle

STERLING

Model Of Vehicle

LT 8500

Year

2006

Recall Campaign Number

08V081000

Component Description

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Effect Of Defect

Warnings Of A Situation Where One Side Of The Unit Does Not Lift As Much As The Other Side, A Vertical Vibration Or Erratic Behavior Of The Suspension Could Occur Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Watson & Chalin Will Notify Owners And Provide Repair Kits Along With Repair InstruCTIons. Owners May Contact Watson & Chalin Manufacturing At 1-800-445-0736 Or Zimmerman Industries At 888-577-6499.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Zimmerman Industries, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Zimmerman Industries, Inc.

Date Report Received

20080225

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard