2006 STERLING LT Recall

Campaign:

05V551000 on 12/05/2005

Component:

Power train:axle assembly

Manufactured:

09/05/2005 - 10/19/2005

Affected:

500

Defect:

On certain trucks and motor home chassis, the top flange of the front axle i-beam may fatigue and fracture.

Consequence:

Driver may experience loss control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.

Correction:

Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle assembly. the recall began on march 15, 2006, for phase i. phase 2 will begin during august 2006. this recall is being conducted in two phases. phase i will replace the complete axle assembly; and phase ii will replace the axle beam and steering knuckles. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes:

Freightliner recall no. fl-467.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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