1999 Sterling Acterra: recalls and complaints

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• 03V11200021 Mar 2003Suspension / Front / Hub
• 02V10800110 Apr 2002Parking Brake / Conventional / Mechanical / Linkage and Cable
• 01V36300029 Nov 2001Suspension / Rear
• 01V14000717 Sep 2001Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
• 01V08500112 Mar 2001Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components
• 00V17200023 Aug 2000Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
• 00V2320027 Aug 2000Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

1. 03V112000Received 21 Mar 2003. 5,716 units.

   Suspension / Front / Hub

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-407. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Sep 2003.

2. 02V108001Received 10 Apr 2002. 548 units.

   Parking Brake / Conventional / Mechanical / Linkage and Cable

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks equipped with meritor brand 12" x 4" dcm drum parking brake, the bolts used to attach the parking brake assembly to the flange yoke are too large and can interfere with the proper engagement of the braking system and possibly disengage.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Improper engagement of the parking brake could result in the vehicle rolling away without prior warning possibly resulting in personal injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the attaching bolts with the correct size bolts free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin during october 2002. 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.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-395.

3. 01V363000Received 29 Nov 2001. 219 units.

   Suspension / Rear

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks, the welds that attach the rear suspension control rod brackets to the axle housing may not meet specifications.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A weld could fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the rear suspension bracket welds to determine if they meet specifications and re-weld if necessary. Owner notification began july 31, 2002. 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.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-388. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Jul 2002.

4. 01V140007Received 17 Sep 2001. 75,000 units.

   Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began november 8, 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.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Nov 2001.

5. 01V085001Received 12 Mar 2001. 1,350 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes and a durapark park brake system manufactured by arvinmeritor. Air is entering the hydraulic rear brake cylinders through an unknown path and the rear self-adjusting brakes may not be operating properly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This results in spongy or soft feel to the brake pedal and a loss of rear braking capability.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will remove and replace the ABS ECU and inspect the brake pedal for proper travel. If excessive travel is detected, the brake system will be bled and rear brakes adjusted. As an interim measure, freightliner will notify all owners to have their vehicles inspected to assure proper function of the brake system. This will include adjusting and bleeding the brakes. Also, owners will be instructed that on a regular basis they should do several hard brake applications while stopped. This will exercise the self-adjusting system and if they observe a low or spongy brake pedal they will be instructed to take their vehicle in for additional service. Owner notification began march 21, 2002. 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.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-285. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Mar 2002.

6. 00V172000Received 23 Aug 2000. 22,499 units.

   Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The upper steering column pinch bolt may not have been properly torqued.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Loss of steering control can occur if the bolt falls out.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the upper steering column pinch bolt for correct torque and re-torque if necessary.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-263. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Dec 2000.

7. 00V232002Received 7 Aug 2000. 35,405 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-266. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Aug 2000.

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5. 19984
6. 19997
7. 200017
8. 200111
9. 20026
10. 20034
11. 20045
12. 20056
13. 20067
14. 200711
15. 200813
16. 20096
17. 20105
18. 20111
19. 20121

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1999 Sterling Acterra?

140,737 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Sterling Acterra have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 40 recall campaigns for the Sterling Acterra, model years 1994 to 2012. 7 of them name the 1999 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1999 Sterling Acterra open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.