Recalls for your 2000 Sterling L Line

Recalls for 2000 Sterling L Line

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3 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH


Posted on: 2000-11-29
Description
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.

Consequence
Following drivers may not be aware of the truck's turning intentions increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owner notification began april 3, 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.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2000-03-22
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty truck models with 111, 113, and 122 cabs.  The fuel tank steps can develop fatigue cracks due to excessive overhang.

Consequence
The steps could fail.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the step assembly for overhang and add an end support of the trailing edge of the fuel tank step, if necessary.  Owner notification began november 2, 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.

Notes
Owner notification began november 2, 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB


Posted on: 2003-03-26
Description
On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.

Consequence
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace both front hubs.  Owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003.  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.

Notes
Freightliner recall no.  Fl-407.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).