2004-2005 Sterling Acterra, Sterling A-Line and others recall: spindle

Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on March 30, 2005. It covers about 1,564 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,564
reported: Mar 30, 2005
owners notified: Apr 7, 2005
related complaints: 1

Suspension: rear: axle: spindle

What is wrong: On certain trucks the rear hub bearings may have been incorrectly adjusted.
Risk: The rear axle wheel ends with excessive bearing preload adjustment will overheat and may cause a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will check the rear wheel end installation to verity bearing adjustment and repair trucks with damaged bearings. The recall began on april 7, 2005 owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 05V125000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about suspension problems.

Questions about recall 05V125000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2005 Sterling Acterra, Sterling A-Line and others spindle?

Yes. Recall 05V125000, reported on March 30, 2005, covers about 1,564 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V125000?

Dealers will check the rear wheel end installation to verity bearing adjustment and repair trucks with damaged bearings. The recall began on april 7, 2005 owners may 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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