2001 Sterling L Line Recall Information and Defects
The 2001 Sterling L Line has 1 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and FREIGHTLINER LLC. These critical defects primarily concern hub. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
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Defect #1: Hub Malfunction (MFR Campaign: FL-407)
NHTSA ID: 03V112000 | MFR Campaign Number: FL-407
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)
