2005 FREIGHTLINER STERLING ACTERRA

1 recalls, 1 complaints

05V185000 Apr 27, 2005
WHEELS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
Consequence
THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
3,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE1
STRUCTURE Nov 6, 2013
Incident date: Sep 8, 2011
AFTER HAVING THE TOW TRUCK FOR ABOUT THREE YEARS, THE DASH OF THE TOW TRUCK BEGAN TO BREAK EVERYWHERE UP TO SPLIT IN SEVERAL PLACES OF THE SAME. A FEW MONTHS AGO THE FUSE BOX FELL OFF CAUSING THE IMPACT TO THE FOOT OF A CUSTOMER WHO WAS MOUNTED ON THE TOW TRUCK AT THE TIME. THERE IS ANY CHANCE THAT ... Read more
1 injured

FREIGHTLINER STERLING ACTERRA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER STERLING ACTERRA across all model years (2005, 2005).

1 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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