Recall 04V272000: 2000–2003 Sterling Acterra and 2 other models

Report received

Jun 7, 2004

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

9,602vehicles

Model years

2000–2003

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 trucks built with 8,000 or 6,000 pound front axles and four-piece spindle nut sets, premature front ,wheel bearing wear may be caused by inconsistent bearing endplay adjustment.

Possible consequence

If allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle, which could result in a crash.

Remedy

The dealers will replace the front axle oil seals and hub cap gaskets on both sides. The recall began september 7, 2004. Owners 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
• 2003 Freightliner Business Class7 complaints
• 2002 Freightliner Business Class M20 complaints
• 2003 Freightliner Business Class M21 complaints
• 2000 Sterling Acterra0 complaints
• 2001 Sterling Acterra0 complaints
• 2002 Sterling Acterra1 complaints
• 2003 Sterling Acterra2 complaints