Recall
Sterling Acterra — 00V172000
NHTSA ID
00V172000
Make
Sterling
Model
Acterra
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
2000-08-23
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
22,499
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-263
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED.
Consequence
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR IF THE BOLT FALLS OUT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT FOR CORRECT TORQUE AND RE-TORQUE IF NECESSARY.