2000 STERLING A LINE Recalls (2)

Campaign:
00V080000 on 03/21/2000
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
02/28/1998 - 03/15/2000
Affected:
9,875
Defect:
Vehicle description: heavy duty truck models with 111", 113", and 122" cabs. the fuel tank steps can develop fatigue cracks due to excessive overhang.
Consequence:
The steps could fail.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the step assembly for overhang and add an end support of the trailing edge of the fuel tank step, if necessary. owner notification began november 2, 2001. 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.
Notes:
Owner notification began november 2, 2001. 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).

Campaign:
03V112000 on 03/25/2003
Component:
Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured:
07/31/1998 - 02/27/2001
Affected:
5,716
Defect:
On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Consequence:
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Correction:
Dealers will replace both front hubs. owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003. 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.
Notes:
Freightliner recall no. fl-407.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2000 STERLING A LINE TSBs (8)

Bulletin:
SF214A
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
This modification consists of installing additional fasteners to mount the grille to thehood and replacing the nameplate assembly with an improved design. *tt
Bulletin:
SB-32-16
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Sterling: some barksdale height control valves have been returned for warranty because four bolts in the valve housing were overtightened, often, enough to crack the valve housing. model years unknown. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-09-8
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Sterling truck: charge air cooler tube and convoluted hose replacement. hoses may have a reduced service life due to the length of the charge air cooler (cac) inlet and outlet air piping. model years unknown. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-88-7
Component:
162810 structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments
Summary:
Sterling truck: on some trucks, clearance between the lower grille fascia and the hood hinge crossbar might not be adequate, causing paint to be worn away and rust to form. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-31-4
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Sterling truck: airliner suspension six piece bolted service crossmember. six piece bolted service cross members are an improved, more durable service replacement for five piece welded cross members, or bolted five piece service cross mem
Bulletin:
SB-49-13
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Daimler trucks: there are new cgi bellows, because the current ones are prone to failure. *rm
Bulletin:
SSB-88-10
Component:
162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:
Sterling: aftermarket hood with pivot bracket mounting modification changes. *pe
Bulletin:
sbh0006
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
If a gvwr certification label is lost or damaged, freightliner will supply a duplicate label. log on to dtnaconnect.com and under "dtnaconnect resources", select the "tool and services" plus sign. select "request for certification labl or

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