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NHTSA recall 00V172000

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Sterling Acterra

Reported Aug 23, 200022,499 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONMaker’s number FL-263Built Apr 26, 1999 – Jun 14, 2000

The defect

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 remedy

Dealers will inspect the upper steering column pinch bolt for correct torque and re-torque if necessary.

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Vehicles in this recall

Sterling Acterra
19992000

Notes

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).