Recall
Sterling A Line — 00V108000
NHTSA ID
00V108000
Make
Sterling
Model
A Line
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
2000-04-07
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Units Affected
144
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-257
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE TIE ROD CROSS TUBES COULD FRACTURE DUE TO FATIGUE CAUSED BY A SYSTEM RESONANCE.
Consequence
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE 1 1/2 INCH TIE ROD CROSS TUBES WITH A 1 3/4" TUBE.