1999 Sterling Lt7500 Recall Information and Defects
The 1999 Sterling Lt7500 has 1 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and FREIGHTLINER LLC. These critical defects primarily concern rear. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (1 Defects)
Defect #1: Rear Malfunction (MFR Campaign: FL-241)
NHTSA ID: 99V172000 | MFR Campaign Number: FL-241
Posted on: 1999-07-14
Description
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with tuftrac suspensions. The rear suspension axle clamps can fracture, allowing the rear axle to shift.
Consequence
This condition could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install new upper and lower axle clamps
Notes
Owner notification began july 17, 1999. 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)
