Make : STERLING | Model : A-LINE | Year : 2005 |
Build Dates : 20041126 - 20050309 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V125000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20050407 | Date Received by ODI: 20050330 | Date Added to Database: 20050331 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-442 | ||
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1564 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS THE REAR HUB BEARINGS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED. |
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Consequence:
THE REAR AXLE WHEEL ENDS WITH EXCESSIVE BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT WILL OVERHEAT AND MAY CAUSE A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE REAR WHEEL END INSTALLATION TO VERITY BEARING ADJUSTMENT AND REPAIR TRUCKS WITH DAMAGED BEARINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 2005 OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |