| Make : STERLING | Model : ACTERRA | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 20000101 - 20001201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V028000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010529 | Date Received by ODI: 20010205 | Date Added to Database: 20010209 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-279 | ||
| Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2700 | ||
|
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. INCORRECT WIRING OF THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER SWITCH CAN CAUSE IT TO FAIL. |
||
|
Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING. |
||
|
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE WIRING FOR THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 29, 2001. 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. |
||
| 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). |
||