Sterling Acterra 2000

Model Acterra made in 2000 by Sterling got 3 investigations there are 17 recalls as well as 10 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment adaptive and equipment. The car had some investigations: suspension, wheels. There were some recalls concerninginterior lighting, parking brake and power train.

Acterra year 2000

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations

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
INTERIOR LIGHTING
01V028000	FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION	from 01/01/2000 to 12/01/2000	V (Vehicle)	2700	05/29/2001	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	02/05/2001	02/09/2001
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. incorrect wiring of the instrument lighting dimmer switch can cause it to fail.
Consequence Summary	This can result in a loss of the instrument cluster lighting.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will correct the wiring for the instrument lighting dimmer switch. owner notification began may 29, 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.
Notes	Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE
02V108001	FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION	from 06/01/1994 to 01/31/2002	V (Vehicle)	548		MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	04/10/2002	04/15/2002
Defect Summary	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 Summary	Improper engagement of the parking brake could result in the vehicle rolling away without prior warning possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
00V229001	FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION	from 04/19/2000 to 07/18/2000	V (Vehicle)	594		MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	08/17/2000	08/23/2000
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks, shuttle buses, transit buses and step vans equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. these transmissions can experience park pawl to rear cover interference due to an out of flatness condition.
Consequence Summary	This could cause non-engagement of the park pawl when the transmission shift selector is moved to the park position, resulting in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Corrective Summary	Allison transmission is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will remove the transmission from the vehicle, replace the park pawl, and reinstall the transmission in the vehicle. owner notification is expected to begin during september 2000. 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 allison at 1-800-252-5283 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes	Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
02V336000	FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION	from 12/14/2000 to 12/04/2002	V (Vehicle)	145	01/30/2003	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	12/13/2002	12/20/2002
Defect Summary	On certain heavy trucks, the cast output yoke on the mercedes-benz transmissions could fracture on vehicle with 1610 or 16t series drivelines.
Consequence Summary	If pieces of the yoke separate, the debris can represent a potential hzard to people outside the vheicle and to other passing vehicles.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the cast transmission output yoke with a forged part. owner notification began on january 30, 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.
Notes	Freightliner recall no. fl-405. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
00V232002	FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION	from 02/13/1998 to 08/03/2000	V (Vehicle)	35405	08/29/2000	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	08/07/2000	08/09/2000
Defect Summary	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 Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the abs ecu.
Notes	Owner notification began august 29, 2000, to school buses and emergency vehicle customers. owners of the remaining population were sent letters on september 9, 2000. 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).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS
01V189001	FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION	from 09/19/2000 to 02/10/2001	V (Vehicle)	4400	10/17/2001	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	06/14/2001	06/14/2001
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with certain haldex brake system two and four port relay valves. the valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.
Consequence Summary	When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. the driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace these valves. owner notification began october 17, 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.
Notes	Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
01V085001	FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION	from 09/03/1998 to 03/12/2001	V (Vehicle)	1350	03/21/2002	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	03/12/2001	03/21/2001
Defect Summary	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 Summary	This results in spongy or soft feel to the brake pedal and a loss of rear braking capability.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
00V294000	FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION	from 01/26/2000 to 09/01/2000	V (Vehicle)	290	06/01/2001	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	10/04/2000	10/19/2000
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. a support clamp was omitted from the front axle hydraulic brake line from the chassis to the brake.
Consequence Summary	The brake line could come loose resulting in the risk of brake fluid leakage, increasing the stopping distances for the vehicle.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will install a support clamp on the front axle hydraulic brake lines.
Notes	Owner notification began june 1, 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).
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
01V140007	FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION	from 04/30/2000 to 06/30/2000	V (Vehicle)	75000	11/08/2001	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	09/17/2001	10/17/2001
Defect Summary	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 Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
00V172000	FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION	from 04/26/1999 to 06/14/2000	V (Vehicle)	22499	12/27/2000	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	08/23/2000	06/30/2000
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the upper steering column pinch bolt may not have been properly torqued.
Consequence Summary	Loss of steering control can occur if the bolt falls out.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect the upper steering column pinch bolt for correct torque and re-torque if necessary.
Notes	Owner notification began december 27, 2000. 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).
SUSPENSION
01V167002	FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION	from 05/08/2000 to 10/06/2000	V (Vehicle)	222	03/14/2002	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	05/14/2001	06/18/2001
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 and 800 series suspension kits. these suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.
Consequence Summary	Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. owner notification began march 14, 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.
Notes	Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB
03V112000	FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION	from 08/01/1998 to 02/28/2001	V (Vehicle)	5716	09/20/2003	ODI	FREIGHTLINER LLC	03/21/2003	03/26/2003
Defect Summary	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 Summary	Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Freightliner recall no. fl-407.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
04V272000	FREIGHTLINER LLC	from 08/01/2000 to 10/31/2003	V (Vehicle)	9602	09/07/2004	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	06/07/2004	06/16/2004
Defect Summary	On certain trucks built with 8,000 or 6,000 pound front axles and four-piece spindle nut sets, premature front ,wheel bearing wear may be caused by inconsistent bearing endplay adjustment.
Consequence Summary	If allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Summary	The dealers will replace the front axle oil seals and hub cap gaskets on both sides. the recall began september 7, 2004. owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes	Freightliner recall no. fl-424. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
00V224000	FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION	from 04/01/2000 to 07/26/2000	V (Vehicle)	450	09/01/2000	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	08/07/2000	08/14/2000
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with arvinmeritor mfs-8 series front axle assemblies. the wheel bearing nut adjustment assembly may 1) restrict a complete lubrication fill at assembly and/or 2) shear the spindle perforated washer's locking tab (located in the inside diameter of the washer) when tightened. if the washer tab is sheared, tightening of the outer spindle nut may cause the bearings to be excessively preloaded rather than the intended .001 - .005 end play. either of these conditions may cause premature wheel bearing failure.
Consequence Summary	A premature wheel bearing failure could result in separation of the wheel assembly from the vehicle and result in loss of vehicle control.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will remove and replace the front axle spindle nuts and washers with a redesigned system.
Notes	Owner notification began september 1, 2000. 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).
SUSPENSION - REAR
01V363000	FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION	from 11/18/1999 to 08/01/2001	V (Vehicle)	219	07/31/2002	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	11/29/2001	12/04/2001
Defect Summary	On certain trucks, the welds that attach the rear suspension control rod brackets to the axle housing may not meet specifications.
Consequence Summary	A weld could fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING
01V029000	FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION	from 01/01/2000 to 12/12/2000	V (Vehicle)	2858	05/21/2001	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	02/05/2001	02/09/2001
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. an undersized ground wire for the defroster blower motor switch can cause the switch to overheat and fail.
Consequence Summary	This results in a loss of the defrosting system.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the defroster blower motor switch ground wire. owner notification began may 21, 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.
Notes	Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
WHEELS - RIM
00V190001	FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION	from 02/01/2000 to 05/02/2000	V (Vehicle)	143		MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	07/10/2000	08/24/2000
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with accuride 22.5 x 8.25 15 tubeless demountable rims, part no. 32051. certain rims contain a non-fusion area in the butt-weld of the mounting ring. under certain circumstances, the defect could develop into a crack on the mounting ring.
Consequence Summary	Over time, the crack could propagate and if not heeded, could result in mounting ring failure, potentially causing the rim to separate from the vehicle.
Corrective Summary	Accuride will inspect and replace the defective or suspect wheel rims.
Notes	Accuride began notifying owners on june 20, 2000. 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 accuride customer servie at 1-812-962-5027.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SB-49-13	03/01/2011	10038247	Daimler trucks: there are new cgi bellows, because the current ones are prone to failure. *rm	06/14/2011
SB-49-13	03/01/2011	10038247	Ready	06/14/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
01-37	07/01/2008	10026125	Sterling: cummins isb drive belt jumping. the poly-v serpentine drive belt may jump off one or more of the pulleys during operation. *pe	10/01/2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
SB-32-16	02/01/2009	10028710	Sterling: some barksdale height control valves have been returned for warranty because four bolts in the valve housing were overtightened, often, enough to crack the valve housing. model years unknown. *pe	05/18/2009
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SB-32-16	02/01/2009	10028710	Sterling: some barksdale height control valves have been returned for warranty because four bolts in the valve housing were overtightened, often, enough to crack the valve housing. model years unknown. *pe	05/18/2009
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS
SB-33-7	07/06/2009	10029347	Sterling:steer axle maintenance, aac and meritor 6000 lb and 8000 lb axles. the axles include models-meritor mfs-08, mfs-06, an aac (mba) f080-2n (af-8-2, af-6-2) fc-1. this bulletin is to provide information on the recommended maintenance	07/06/2009
STEERING
SB-33-7	07/06/2009	10029347	Sterling:steer axle maintenance, aac and meritor 6000 lb and 8000 lb axles. the axles include models-meritor mfs-08, mfs-06, an aac (mba) f080-2n (af-8-2, af-6-2) fc-1. this bulletin is to provide information on the recommended maintenance	07/06/2009
SUSPENSION
SB-31-4	09/01/2009	10031704	Sterling truck: airliner suspension six piece bolted service crossmember. six piece bolted service cross members are an improved, more durable service replacement for five piece welded cross members, or bolted five piece service cross mem	01/13/2010
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SB-32-16	02/01/2009	10028710	Sterling: some barksdale height control valves have been returned for warranty because four bolts in the valve housing were overtightened, often, enough to crack the valve housing. model years unknown. *pe	05/18/2009
WHEELS
SB-33-7	07/06/2009	10029347	Sterling:steer axle maintenance, aac and meritor 6000 lb and 8000 lb axles. the axles include models-meritor mfs-08, mfs-06, an aac (mba) f080-2n (af-8-2, af-6-2) fc-1. this bulletin is to provide information on the recommended maintenance	07/06/2009

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB
RQ07003	FREIGHTLINER LLC	12/05/2007	03/26/2008	FRONT WHEEL SEPARATION	08V137000
	Odi is closing this investigation based on daimler truck north america 's (dtna) march 19, 2008, defect notification report which outlines dtna's intention to campaign 28,764 freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis vehicles [equipped with either arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 - 8,000 pound rated front axle assemblies utilizing a four piece spindle nut set] manufactured between january 26, 2000, and march 24, 2008.dtna has proposed providing a remedy for the currently installed four piece spindle nut systems which may lead to incorrect end play, [bearing] cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut [backface] and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.continued operation may lead to a wheel separation.odi has relieved dtna of the responsibility to provide the information requested as part of this rq so that dtna could focus their efforts on investigation of the wheel separation issues and planning and implementing a responsive and timely field action (campaign).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
RQ07003	FREIGHTLINER LLC	12/05/2007	03/26/2008	FRONT WHEEL SEPARATION	08V137000
	Odi is closing this investigation based on daimler truck north america 's (dtna) march 19, 2008, defect notification report which outlines dtna's intention to campaign 28,764 freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis vehicles [equipped with either arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 - 8,000 pound rated front axle assemblies utilizing a four piece spindle nut set] manufactured between january 26, 2000, and march 24, 2008.dtna has proposed providing a remedy for the currently installed four piece spindle nut systems which may lead to incorrect end play, [bearing] cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut [backface] and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.continued operation may lead to a wheel separation.odi has relieved dtna of the responsibility to provide the information requested as part of this rq so that dtna could focus their efforts on investigation of the wheel separation issues and planning and implementing a responsive and timely field action (campaign).
WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB
RQ07003	FREIGHTLINER LLC	12/05/2007	03/26/2008	FRONT WHEEL SEPARATION	08V137000
	Odi is closing this investigation based on daimler truck north america 's (dtna) march 19, 2008, defect notification report which outlines dtna's intention to campaign 28,764 freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis vehicles [equipped with either arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 - 8,000 pound rated front axle assemblies utilizing a four piece spindle nut set] manufactured between january 26, 2000, and march 24, 2008.dtna has proposed providing a remedy for the currently installed four piece spindle nut systems which may lead to incorrect end play, [bearing] cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut [backface] and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.continued operation may lead to a wheel separation.odi has relieved dtna of the responsibility to provide the information requested as part of this rq so that dtna could focus their efforts on investigation of the wheel separation issues and planning and implementing a responsive and timely field action (campaign).