Recall 00V172000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Defect in 1999-2000 STERLING ACTERRA
RECALL This recall affects up to 22,499 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 00V172000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 22,499 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED.
Safety 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.
Related Recalls for STERLING
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V370000 | 2005 STERLING ACTERRA | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 741 | |
| 20V214000 | 2007 STERLING AT9500 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 63,175 | |
| 16V418000 | 2009 STERLING BULLET 5500 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2,601 | |
| 16V880000 | 2008 STERLING BULLET | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 235 | |
| 15V361000 | 2009 STERLING BULLET | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2,601 | |
| 13V605000 | 2009 STERLING BULLET | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 2,564 | |
| 15V343000 | 2008 STERLING LT8500 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3,200 | |
| 14V080000 | 2008 STERLING LT8500 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3,258 | |
| 12V576000 | 2007 STERLING 360 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1,601 | |
| 12V405000 | 2012 STERLING 9500 | EQUIPMENT | 1,663 |