2000 Sterling Acterra Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS
NHTSA campaign 01V029000 · Visibility · filed Feb 5, 2001 · verified Sep 13, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. AN UNDERSIZED GROUND WIRE FOR THE DEFROSTER BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH CAN CAUSE THE SWITCH TO OVERHEAT AND FAIL.
The risk
THIS RESULTS IN A LOSS OF THE DEFROSTING SYSTEM.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
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Other campaigns involving Sterling vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V029000 (manufacturer number FL-280). Data last verified Sep 13, 2026.