Sterling Lt 2000

Model Lt made in 2000 by Sterling got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and other. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .

Lt year 2000

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 2000

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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH
00V397000	FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION	from 07/27/1998 to 08/24/2000	V (Vehicle)	671	04/03/2001	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	11/29/2000	11/29/2000
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. a loss of the turn signal function can occur due to a turn signal flasher that is not compatible with the turn signal switches that allow the brake lights to override the hazard warning lights. if the hazard warning lights are on and the brake lights are activated, the turn signal flasher senses an overload condition and becomes disabled until all electric loads are removed.
Consequence Summary	Following drivers may not be aware of the truck's turning intentions increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will install a turn signal flasher that is compatible with turn signal switches that allow the brake lights to override the hazard warning lights.
Notes	Owner notification began april 3, 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).

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
02/19/2004	318357	1	08/25/2003
	Dashboard is breaking apart. most critical area at this time is where the fuse box is located. most of the plastic has cracked broken and the fuse panel fell out and was hanging by the electrical wires. another area of importance is where the air brake set/release valve is located. the plastic gave way and the valve pushes freely back into the dash without support to set or release. deterioration has occurred over time and the deterioration is continuing. fuse panel has been secured to floor. air brake valve has been reinforced.jb
OTHER
02/19/2004	318357	1	08/25/2003
	Dashboard is breaking apart. most critical area at this time is where the fuse box is located. most of the plastic has cracked broken and the fuse panel fell out and was hanging by the electrical wires. another area of importance is where the air brake set/release valve is located. the plastic gave way and the valve pushes freely back into the dash without support to set or release. deterioration has occurred over time and the deterioration is continuing. fuse panel has been secured to floor. air brake valve has been reinforced.jb
PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - AIR
02/19/2004	318357	1	08/25/2003
	Dashboard is breaking apart. most critical area at this time is where the fuse box is located. most of the plastic has cracked broken and the fuse panel fell out and was hanging by the electrical wires. another area of importance is where the air brake set/release valve is located. the plastic gave way and the valve pushes freely back into the dash without support to set or release. deterioration has occurred over time and the deterioration is continuing. fuse panel has been secured to floor. air brake valve has been reinforced.jb
SUSPENSION
09/01/2004		1	10/01/2002
	While driving under a heavy load the vehicle's suspension failed. nm the problem occurred while driving down the highway carrying sand. the consumer was fighting to keep control. (model 9522) sc *jb

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
OH	COLUMBUS	43223	COLUMBUS COMMERCIAL VEHICLE RESALE