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NHTSA 00V224📅 Aug 14, 2000

2000 Sterling Acterra recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with arvinmeritor MFS-8 series front axle assemblies. The wheel bearing nut adjustment assembly may 1) restrict a complete lubrication fill at assembly and/or 2) shear the spindle perforated washer's locking tab (located in the inside diameter of the washer) when tightened. If the washer tab is sheared, tightening of the outer spindle nut may cause the bearings to be excessively preloaded rather than the intended .001" - .005" end play. Either of these conditions may cause premature wheel bearing failure.

💥 The risk

A premature wheel bearing failure could result in separation of the wheel assembly from the vehicle and result in loss of vehicle control.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will remove and replace the front axle spindle nuts and washers with a redesigned system.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
00V224000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-265
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
450
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 1, 2000
Built
Apr 1, 2000 – Jul 26, 2000
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owner notification began september 1, 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 1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 00V224 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 00V224?

2000 Sterling Acterra. 450 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Sterling dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.