Recall 05V125000: 2004–2005 Sterling A-Line and 2 other models

Report received

Mar 30, 2005

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

1,564vehicles

Model years

2004–2005

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 the rear hub bearings may have been incorrectly adjusted.

Possible consequence

The rear axle wheel ends with excessive bearing preload adjustment will overheat and may cause a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will check the rear wheel end installation to verity bearing adjustment and repair trucks with damaged bearings. The recall began on april 7, 2005 owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected model years

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

• 2004 Sterling A-Line0 complaints
• 2005 Sterling A-Line0 complaints
• 2004 Sterling Acterra0 complaints
• 2005 Sterling Acterra1 complaints
• 2004 Sterling L-Line0 complaints
• 2005 Sterling L-Line1 complaints