Vehicle recall 01V363000 · November 29, 2001
1999-2001 Sterling Acterra
On certain trucks, the welds that attach the rear suspension control rod brackets to the axle housing may not meet specifications.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks, the welds that attach the rear suspension control rod brackets to the axle housing may not meet specifications.
- Consequence
- A weld could fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 01V363000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 29, 2001
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-388
- Owner notification
- July 31, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 219
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Sterling Acterra (1999-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999
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