Auto Recalls for Consumers

2000 STERLING L LINE Recall - Campaign #00V080000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2000 STERLING L LINE RECALL - #00V080000

RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK MODELS WITH 111", 113", AND 122" CABS. THE FUEL TANK STEPS CAN DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS DUE TO EXCESSIVE OVERHANG.

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Vehicle 2000 STERLING L LINE
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 3/1/1998 - 3/16/2000
Recalled on 3/22/2000
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 11/2/2001
# Affected 9,875
Recalled for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK MODELS WITH 111", 113", AND 122" CABS. THE FUEL TANK STEPS CAN DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS DUE TO EXCESSIVE OVERHANG.
Consequences THE STEPS COULD FAIL.
Corrective action 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.
Notes 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2000 STERLING L LINE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, SWITCH

2000 STERLING L LINE Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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