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Recalls 1
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with manual transmission, the tapered joint that attaches the shifter to the transmission may become loose making it difficult to put the transmission into gear.
- Risk
- If shift lever detachment occurs, tha ability ro accelerate ot maintain speed will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will re-secure the shift lever to the transmission using threadlock and re-torquing the fastening bolt. Owner notification began on may 21, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 04V205000 · Recall details
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Is the 2003 Sterling HX reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2003 Sterling HX.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Sterling HX?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2003 Sterling HX have?
1 recall, covering power train.
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