Recall 00V224000: 2000 Sterling Acterra

Report received

Aug 7, 2000

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

450vehicles

Model years

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 equipped with arvinmeritor mfs-8 series front axle assemblies. The wheel bearing nut adjustment assembly may 1) restrict a complete lubrication fill at assembly and/or 2) shear the spindle perforated washer's locking tab (located in the inside diameter of the washer) when tightened. If the washer tab is sheared, tightening of the outer spindle nut may cause the bearings to be excessively preloaded rather than the intended .001" - .005" end play. Either of these conditions may cause premature wheel bearing failure.

Possible consequence

A premature wheel bearing failure could result in separation of the wheel assembly from the vehicle and result in loss of vehicle control.

Remedy

Dealers will remove and replace the front axle spindle nuts and washers with a redesigned system.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 Sterling Acterra0 complaints