Sterling Lt 8500
Model Lt 8500 made by Sterling got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 2006
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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SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
08V081000 | ZIMMERMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 1 | ODI | ZIMMERMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. | 02/25/2008 | 02/25/2008 | |||||||||
Defect Summary | Zimmerman is recalling 1 my 2006 sterling lt 8500 equipped with a watson & chalin auxiliary axle. the lower cast arms could fracture which could affect the suspension's ability to lift the axle when it is not needed. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Warnings of a situation where one side of the unit does not lift as much as the other side, a vertical vibration or erratic behavior of the suspension could occur increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Watson & chalin will notify owners and provide repair kits along with repair instructions. owners may contact watson & chalin manufacturing at 1-800-445-0736 or zimmerman industries at 888-577-6499. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | 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. |