Recall 00V-108: 1998 Sterling A Line, 1998 Sterling L Line

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Apr 7, 2000, covering about 144 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-108
Report date
Apr 7, 2000
Vehicles affected
144
Owners notified
Aug 9, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: conventional heavy duty trucks. The tie rod cross tubes could fracture due to fatigue caused by a system resonance.

The risk

Loss of steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will remove and replace the 1 1/2 inch tie rod cross tubes with a 1 3/4" tube.

Notes

Owner notification began august 9, 2000.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 10800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
ComponentSteering › Linkages
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V108000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Sterling A Line1998All years
Sterling L Line1998All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-108?

Vehicle description: conventional heavy duty trucks. The tie rod cross tubes could fracture due to fatigue caused by a system resonance.

How is recall 00V-108 fixed?

Dealers will remove and replace the 1 1/2 inch tie rod cross tubes with a 1 3/4" tube.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.