Recall
Sterling A-line — 05V125000
NHTSA ID
05V125000
Make
Sterling
Model
A-line
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2005-03-30
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Units Affected
1,564
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-442
Summary
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS THE REAR HUB BEARINGS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED.
Consequence
THE REAR AXLE WHEEL ENDS WITH EXCESSIVE BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT WILL OVERHEAT AND MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE REAR WHEEL END INSTALLATION TO VERITY BEARING ADJUSTMENT AND REPAIR TRUCKS WITH DAMAGED BEARINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 2005 OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.