NHTSA recall 08V081000
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Sterling LT 8500
Reported Feb 25, 20081 vehicles affectedZIMMERMAN INDUSTRIES, INC.
The defect
Zimmerman IS recalling 1 my 2006 sterling LT 8500 equipped with a watson & chalin auxiliary axle. the lower cast arms could fracture which could affect the suspension's ability to lift the axle when it IS not needed.
The risk
Warnings of a situation where one side of the unit does not lift as much as the other side, a vertical vibration or erratic behavior of the suspension could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Watson & chalin will notify owners and provide repair kits along with repair instructions. owners may contact watson & chalin manufacturing at 1-800-445-0736 or zimmerman industries at 888-577-6499.