2007 STERLING A-LINE RECALL - #07V333000
RECALL FOR WHEELS : LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH AXILOK REAR WHEEL SPINDLE NUTS, THE NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, WITH ONE OR BOTH LOCKING CLIP TABS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED OR DAMAGED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2007 STERLING A-LINE |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
4/2/2007 - 6/20/2007 |
| Recalled on |
8/1/2007 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
8/10/2007 |
| # Affected |
1,042 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH AXILOK REAR WHEEL SPINDLE NUTS, THE NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, WITH ONE OR BOTH LOCKING CLIP TABS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED OR DAMAGED. |
| Consequences |
THIS MAY REDUCE THE NUT'S ABILITY TO RESIST ROTATION, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING THE NUT TO BACK OFF AND THE DUAL WHEEL SET TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXILOK NUTS FOR LOCKING CLIP ENGAGEMENT OR DAMAGE. THEY WILL BE ADJUSTED OR REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-507.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2007 STERLING A-LINE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2007 STERLING A-LINE Recall for STEERING
2007 STERLING A-LINE Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2007 STERLING A-LINE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2007 STERLING A-LINE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2007 STERLING A-LINE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 STERLING A-LINE Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2007 STERLING A-LINE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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