Recall 02V337000: 2002 Sterling L-Line and 4 other models

Report received

Dec 17, 2002

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

733vehicles

Model years

2002

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

On certain truck-tractor model vehicles equipped with conmet simplex stationary or sliding fifth-wheel, the clinch pins that retain the fifth-wheel pivot pins may not be fully installed.

Possible consequence

The fifth wheel could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the fifth wheel to verify the correct installation of the clinch pin and pivot pin. Missing pins will be replaced. Owner notification began november 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected model years

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

• 2002 Freightliner Business Class0 complaints
• 2002 Freightliner Conventional2 complaints
• 2002 Sterling A-Line0 complaints
• 2002 Sterling L-Line0 complaints
• 2002 Western Star Western Star0 complaints