1999 Sterling Lt7500 Recalls

All 1999 Sterling Lt7500 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

July 14th, 1999
Recalled Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Recall Date
July 14th, 1999
Units Effected
204
NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V172000
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-241
Manufactured Begin Date: March 17th, 1999
Manufactured End Date: June 17th, 1999
Date of Owner Notification: July 17th, 1999

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TUFTRAC SUSPENSIONS. THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE CLAMPS CAN FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO SHIFT.

Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW UPPER AND LOWER AXLE CLAMPS.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 17, 1999.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.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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