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2006 Sterling LT8500 recall: lower arm

Zimmerman Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 25, 2008. It covers about 1 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1
reported
Feb 25, 2008

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

What is wrong
Zimmerman is recalling 1 my 2006 sterling lt 8500 equipped with a watson & chalin auxiliary axle. The lower cast arms could fracture which could affect the suspension's ability to lift the axle when it is not needed.
Risk
Warnings of a situation where one side of the unit does not lift as much as the other side, a vertical vibration or erratic behavior of the suspension could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Watson & chalin will notify owners and provide repair kits along with repair instructions. Owners may contact watson & chalin manufacturing at 1‑800‑445‑0736 or zimmerman industries at 888‑577‑6499.

Recall number 08V081000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V081000

Is there a recall on the 2006 Sterling LT8500 lower arm?

Yes. Recall 08V081000, reported on February 25, 2008, covers about 1 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V081000?

Watson & chalin will notify owners and provide repair kits along with repair instructions. Owners may contact watson & chalin manufacturing at 1‑800‑445‑0736 or zimmerman industries at 888‑577‑6499.

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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