Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA recall 00V172000 · announced August 23, 2000 · filed by Freightliner Corporation · 22,499 units affected

The problem

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

The risk

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR IF THE BOLT FALLS OUT.

What to do

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1999 Sterling Acterra
• 2000 Sterling Acterra

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.