1998 Sterling A Line, 1998 Sterling L Line Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS
NHTSA campaign 00V108000 · Steering · filed Apr 7, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE TIE ROD CROSS TUBES COULD FRACTURE DUE TO FATIGUE CAUSED BY A SYSTEM RESONANCE.
The risk
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE 1 1/2 INCH TIE ROD CROSS TUBES WITH A 1 3/4" TUBE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 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 10800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Sterling A Line recalls
- 2004–2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 6 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
- 2006–2012 Freightliner Cascadia and 5 other models — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
- 2008–2012 Freightliner Cascadia and 6 other models — Electrical System
- 2009–2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 3 other models — Steering
- 2004–2010 Freightliner Argosy and 8 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
Other campaigns involving Sterling vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V108000 (manufacturer number FL-257). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.