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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.

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.