2000 STERLING ACTERRA RECALL - #01V029000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM : WINDSHIELD : ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. AN UNDERSIZED GROUND WIRE FOR THE DEFROSTER BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH CAN CAUSE THE SWITCH TO OVERHEAT AND FAIL.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 STERLING ACTERRA |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2000 - 12/12/2000 |
| Recalled on |
2/9/2001 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
5/21/2001 |
| # Affected |
2,858 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. AN UNDERSIZED GROUND WIRE FOR THE DEFROSTER BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH CAN CAUSE THE SWITCH TO OVERHEAT AND FAIL. |
| Consequences |
THIS RESULTS IN A LOSS OF THE DEFROSTING SYSTEM. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFROSTER BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH GROUND WIRE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 21, 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 |
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 ACTERRA Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for WHEELS, RIM
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SUSPENSION
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL, LINKAGE AND CABLE
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
2000 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING
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