1998-2000 Sterling L-Line and Sterling LT recall: switch

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on November 29, 2000. It covers about 671 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 671
reported: Nov 29, 2000
owners notified: Apr 3, 2001

Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A loss of the turn signal function can occur due to a turn signal flasher that is not compatible with the turn signal switches that allow the brake lights to override the hazard warning lights. If the hazard warning lights are on and the brake lights are activated, the turn signal flasher senses an overload condition and becomes disabled until all electric loads are removed.
Risk: Following drivers may not be aware of the truck's turning intentions increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a turn signal flasher that is compatible with turn signal switches that allow the brake lights to override the hazard warning lights.

Recall number 00V397000

Affected vehicles

Sterling L-Line 1998-2000 1998 1999 2000
Sterling LT 1998-2000 1998 1999 2000

Questions about recall 00V397000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2000 Sterling L-Line and Sterling LT switch?

Yes. Recall 00V397000, reported on November 29, 2000, covers about 671 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V397000?

Dealers will install a turn signal flasher that is compatible with turn signal switches that allow the brake lights to override the hazard warning lights.

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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