Freightliner, Sterling 1999 Suspension recall
Recalled July 2, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V172000 · Freightliner
Hazard
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW UPPER AND LOWER AXLE CLAMPS.
Units
204 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TUFTRAC SUSPENSIONS. THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE CLAMPS CAN FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO SHIFT.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW UPPER AND LOWER AXLE CLAMPS.
Product
Freightliner FLD · Freightliner FLN · Freightliner LT7500
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →