Recall
Sterling Acterra — 01V363000
NHTSA ID
01V363000
Make
Sterling
Model
Acterra
Years Affected
2001
Recall Date
2001-11-29
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Units Affected
219
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-388
Summary
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ROD BRACKETS TO THE AXLE HOUSING MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence
A WELD COULD FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SUSPENSION BRACKET WELDS TO DETERMINE IF THEY MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND RE-WELD IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 31, 2002. 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.