2005 STERLING L-LINE RECALL - #05V125000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : AXLE : SPINDLE
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS THE REAR HUB BEARINGS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 STERLING L-LINE |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
11/26/2004 - 3/9/2005 |
| Recalled on |
3/31/2005 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
4/7/2005 |
| # Affected |
1,564 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS THE REAR HUB BEARINGS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED. |
| Consequences |
THE REAR AXLE WHEEL ENDS WITH EXCESSIVE BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT WILL OVERHEAT AND MAY CAUSE A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE REAR WHEEL END INSTALLATION TO VERITY BEARING ADJUSTMENT AND REPAIR TRUCKS WITH DAMAGED BEARINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 2005 OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-442.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 |
2005 STERLING L-LINE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 STERLING L-LINE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2005 STERLING L-LINE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2005 STERLING L-LINE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2005 STERLING L-LINE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 STERLING L-LINE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2005 STERLING L-LINE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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