Recall 00V397000: 1998–2000 Sterling L-Line and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 29, 2000

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

671vehicles

Model years

1998–2000

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. A loss of the turn signal function can occur due to a turn signal flasher that is not compatible with the turn signal switches that allow the brake lights to override the hazard warning lights. If the hazard warning lights are on and the brake lights are activated, the turn signal flasher senses an overload condition and becomes disabled until all electric loads are removed.

Possible consequence

Following drivers may not be aware of the truck's turning intentions increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a turn signal flasher that is compatible with turn signal switches that allow the brake lights to override the hazard warning lights.

Affected model years

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

• 1998 Sterling L-Line0 complaints
• 1999 Sterling L-Line0 complaints
• 2000 Sterling L-Line0 complaints
• 1998 Sterling LT0 complaints
• 1999 Sterling LT0 complaints
• 2000 Sterling LT2 complaints