Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V029000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-02-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V029000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element

Component
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,858
Reported to NHTSA
2001-02-05
Owners notified
2001-05-21

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. AN UNDERSIZED GROUND WIRE FOR THE DEFROSTER BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH CAN CAUSE THE SWITCH TO OVERHEAT AND FAIL.

Safety risk

THIS RESULTS IN A LOSS OF THE DEFROSTING SYSTEM.

Manufacturer remedy

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).

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
STERLING Acterra2000

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.