Recall
Sterling Acterra — 01V028000
NHTSA ID
01V028000
Make
Sterling
Model
Acterra
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
2001-02-05
Component
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Units Affected
2,700
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-279
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. INCORRECT WIRING OF THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER SWITCH CAN CAUSE IT TO FAIL.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE WIRING FOR THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 29, 2001. 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.