Recall 08V081000: 2006 Sterling LT
- Report received
- Feb 25, 2008
- Manufacturer
- Zimmerman industries, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 1vehicles
- Model years
- 2006
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
Zimmerman is recalling 1 my 2006 sterling lt 8500 equipped with a watson & chalin auxiliary axle. The lower cast arms could fracture which could affect the suspension's ability to lift the axle when it is not needed.
Possible consequence
Warnings of a situation where one side of the unit does not lift as much as the other side, a vertical vibration or erratic behavior of the suspension could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Watson & chalin will notify owners and provide repair kits along with repair instructions. Owners may contact watson & chalin manufacturing at 1-800-445-0736 or zimmerman industries at 888-577-6499.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2006 Sterling LT1 complaints
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