Sterling Lt 8500

Model Lt 8500 made by Sterling got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning suspension .

Model 2006

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM
08V081000ZIMMERMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. V (Vehicle)1ODIZIMMERMAN INDUSTRIES, INC.02/25/200802/25/2008
Defect SummaryZimmerman 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 SummaryWarnings 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 SummaryWatson & 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.
NotesCustomers 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.