Recall campaign00V172000
Recall 00V172000: 1999–2000 Sterling Acterra
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
- Report received
- Aug 23, 2000
- Manufacturer
- Freightliner corporation
- Potentially affected
- 22,499vehicles
- Model years
- 1999–2000
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The upper steering column pinch bolt may not have been properly torqued.
Possible consequence
Loss of steering control can occur if the bolt falls out.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the upper steering column pinch bolt for correct torque and re-torque if necessary.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1999 Sterling Acterra0 complaints
- 2000 Sterling Acterra0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.