Sterling Hx
Model Hx made by Sterling got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 2003
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V205000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 11/23/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 14000 | 05/21/2004 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 05/04/2004 | 05/07/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with manual transmission, the tapered joint that attaches the shifter to the transmission may become loose making it difficult to put the transmission into gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If shift lever detachment occurs, tha ability ro accelerate ot maintain speed will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will re-secure the shift lever to the transmission using threadlock and re-torquing the fastening bolt. owner notification began on may 21, 2004. owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-420.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||