Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 STERLING L LINE Recall - Campaign #99V181002

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 STERLING L LINE RECALL - #99V181002

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION : MODULE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1998 STERLING L LINE
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 12/22/1998 - 7/16/1999
Recalled on 1/12/2000
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 320
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS.
Consequences INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR.
Corrective action CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES.
Notes CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF THIS RECALL.OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1999.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).
See also 1998 STERLING L LINE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY

1998 STERLING L LINE Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES

1998 STERLING L LINE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, SWITCH

1998 STERLING L LINE Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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