| Make : STERLING | Model : LT7500 | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19990317 - 19990617 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V172000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990717 | Date Received by ODI: 19990702 | Date Added to Database: 19990714 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-241 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 204 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TUFTRAC SUSPENSIONS. THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE CLAMPS CAN FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO SHIFT. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW UPPER AND LOWER AXLE CLAMPS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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