Recall 07V333000: 2007–2008 Sterling Acterra and 2 other models

Report received

Aug 1, 2007

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

1,042vehicles

Model years

2007–2008

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 axilok rear wheel spindle nuts, the nuts may have been improperly installed, with one or both locking clip tabs not properly engaged or damaged.

Possible consequence

This may reduce the nut's ability to resist rotation, potentially allowing the nut to back off and the dual wheel set to separate from the vehicle, resulting in a crash without prior warning.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the axilok nuts for locking clip engagement or damage. They will be adjusted or replaced free of charge. The recall began on august 10, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.

Affected model years

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

• 2007 Sterling A-Line0 complaints
• 2008 Sterling A-Line1 complaints
• 2007 Sterling Acterra0 complaints
• 2008 Sterling Acterra1 complaints
• 2007 Sterling L-Line3 complaints
• 2008 Sterling L-Line0 complaints