1998 Sterling A Line
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 Sterling A Line. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1998 Sterling A Line. Newest first.
On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both front hubs. owner notification IS expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003. 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.
Vehicle description: conventional heavy duty trucks. the tie rod cross tubes could fracture due to fatigue caused by a system resonance.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace the 1 1/2 inch tie rod cross tubes with a 1 3/4" tube.
Vehicle description: heavy duty truck models with 111", 113", and 122" cabs. the fuel tank steps can develop fatigue cracks due to excessive overhang.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The steps could fail.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the step assembly for overhang and add an end support of the trailing edge of the fuel tank step, if necessary. owner notification began november 2, 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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10146303If a GVWR certification label is lost or damaged, Freightliner will supply a duplicate label. Log on to DTNAConnect.com and under "DTNAConnect Resources", select the "Tool and Services" plus sign. Select "Request for Certification Labl or OWI." Fillout the form, then select "Review."
- 10041426Sterling: aftermarket hood with pivot bracket mounting modification changes.
- 10038247Daimler trucks: there are new cgi bellows, because the current ones are prone to failure.
- 10031704Sterling truck: airliner suspension six piece bolted service crossmember. Six piece bolted service cross members are an improved, more durable service replacement for five piece welded cross members, or bolted five piece service cross members, to be used with steel frame rails. L line, a line, and acterra. No model years listed. Updated 4/4/11. Model S2. No model year.
- 10030485Sterling truck: on some trucks, clearance between the lower grille fascia and the hood hinge crossbar might not be adequate, causing paint to be worn away and rust to form. No model years listed.
- 10029564Sterling truck: charge air cooler tube and convoluted hose replacement. Hoses may have a reduced service life due to the length of the charge air cooler (cac) inlet and outlet air piping. Model years unknown.
- 10028710Sterling: some barksdale height control valves have been returned for warranty because four bolts in the valve housing were overtightened, often, enough to crack the valve housing. Model years unknown.
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