Vehicle recall 00V397000 · November 29, 2000
Sterling L-Line and LT
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A loss of the turn signal function can occur due to a turn signal flasher that is not compatible with the turn signal switches that allow the brake lights to override the hazard warning lights. If the hazard warning lights are on and the brake lights are activated, the turn signal flasher senses an overload condition and becomes disabled until all electric loads are removed.
- Consequence
- Following drivers may not be aware of the truck's turning intentions increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a turn signal flasher that is compatible with turn signal switches that allow the brake lights to override the hazard warning lights.
- Notes
- Owner notification began April 3, 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 00V397000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 29, 2000
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-275
- Owner notification
- April 3, 2001
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 671
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Sterling L-Line (1998-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998
- Sterling LT (1998-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998
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