2000 Sterling Acterra recall: electrical heating element
Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on February 5, 2001. It covers about 2,858 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,858
- reported
- Feb 5, 2001
- owners notified
- May 21, 2001
Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating element
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. An undersized ground wire for the defroster blower motor switch can cause the switch to overheat and fail.
- Risk
- This results in a loss of the defrosting system.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the defroster blower motor switch ground wire. Owner notification began may 21, 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 01V029000
Affected vehicles
- Sterling Acterra 2000 2000
Questions about recall 01V029000
Is there a recall on the 2000 Sterling Acterra electrical heating element?
Yes. Recall 01V029000, reported on February 5, 2001, covers about 2,858 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V029000?
Dealers will replace the defroster blower motor switch ground wire. Owner notification began may 21, 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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