1998 Sterling A-Line and Sterling L-Line recall: linkages
Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on April 7, 2000. It covers about 144 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 144
- reported
- Apr 7, 2000
- owners notified
- Aug 9, 2000
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: conventional heavy duty trucks. The tie rod cross tubes could fracture due to fatigue caused by a system resonance.
- Risk
- Loss of steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and replace the 1 1/2 inch tie rod cross tubes with a 1 3/4" tube.
Recall number 00V108000
Affected vehicles
- Sterling A-Line 1998 1998
- Sterling L-Line 1998 1998
Questions about recall 00V108000
Is there a recall on the 1998 Sterling A-Line and Sterling L-Line linkages?
Yes. Recall 00V108000, reported on April 7, 2000, covers about 144 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V108000?
Dealers will remove and replace the 1 1/2 inch tie rod cross tubes with a 1 3/4" tube.
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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