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1998-2000 Sterling A-Line and Sterling L-Line recall: tank assembly

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on March 17, 2000. It covers about 9,875 vehicles.

vehicles affected
9,875
reported
Mar 17, 2000
owners notified
Nov 2, 2001

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty truck models with 111", 113", and 122" cabs. The fuel tank steps can develop fatigue cracks due to excessive overhang.
Risk
The steps could fail.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the step assembly for overhang and add an end support of the trailing edge of the fuel tank step, if necessary. Owner notification began november 2, 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.

Recall number 00V080000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 00V080000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2000 Sterling A-Line and Sterling L-Line tank assembly?

Yes. Recall 00V080000, reported on March 17, 2000, covers about 9,875 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V080000?

Dealers will inspect the step assembly for overhang and add an end support of the trailing edge of the fuel tank step, if necessary. Owner notification began november 2, 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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