1999 STERLING ACTERRA Recall - Campaign #00V172000

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1999 STERLING ACTERRA RECALL - #00V172000

RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED.

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Vehicle 1999 STERLING ACTERRA Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Manufactured between 4/26/1999 - 6/14/2000 Recalled on 6/30/2000 Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Owners Notified on 12/27/2000 # Affected 22,499 Recalled for STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED. Consequences LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR IF THE BOLT FALLS OUT. Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT FOR CORRECT TORQUE AND RE-TORQUE IF NECESSARY. Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 2000. 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 1999 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK 1999 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 1999 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1999 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR 1999 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL, LINKAGE AND CABLE 1999 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB