Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 00V-172 · 1999–2000 Sterling Acterra
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 00V-172 covers 22,499 1999–2000 Sterling Acterra for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on August 23, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V172000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED.
The risk
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR IF THE BOLT FALLS OUT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT FOR CORRECT TORQUE AND RE-TORQUE IF NECESSARY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 2000. 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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 26, 1999 to June 14, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.