2000 Sterling Acterra recall: wheel bearing
Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on August 7, 2000. It covers about 450 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 450
- reported
- Aug 7, 2000
- owners notified
- Sep 1, 2000
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with arvinmeritor mfs-8 series front axle assemblies. The wheel bearing nut adjustment assembly may 1) restrict a complete lubrication fill at assembly and/or 2) shear the spindle perforated washer's locking tab (located in the inside diameter of the washer) when tightened. If the washer tab is sheared, tightening of the outer spindle nut may cause the bearings to be excessively preloaded rather than the intended .001" - .005" end play. Either of these conditions may cause premature wheel bearing failure.
- Risk
- A premature wheel bearing failure could result in separation of the wheel assembly from the vehicle and result in loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and replace the front axle spindle nuts and washers with a redesigned system.
Recall number 00V224000
Affected vehicles
- Sterling Acterra 2000 2000
Questions about recall 00V224000
Is there a recall on the 2000 Sterling Acterra wheel bearing?
Yes. Recall 00V224000, reported on August 7, 2000, covers about 450 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V224000?
Dealers will remove and replace the front axle spindle nuts and washers with a redesigned system.
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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