2006 Sterling Lt 8500 Recall Information and Defects
The 2006 Sterling Lt 8500 has 1 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and ZIMMERMAN INDUSTRIES, INC.. These critical defects primarily concern lower arm. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (1 Defects)
Defect #1: Lower Arm Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 08V081000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 2008-02-25
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at
1-888-327-4236 (tty
1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.
safercar.gov
