Recalls for your 2006 Sterling Lt 8500

Recalls for 2006 Sterling Lt 8500

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DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM


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.