1999–2001 Sterling Acterra Recall: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ROD…
NHTSA campaign 01V363000 · Suspension · filed Nov 29, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ROD BRACKETS TO THE AXLE HOUSING MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
The risk
A WELD COULD FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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 Acterra recalls
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- 2005–2012 Freightliner M2 and 4 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
- 2008–2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
- 2007–2010 FCCC S2 and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
- 2007–2011 FCCC S2 and 10 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
Other campaigns involving Sterling vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V363000 (manufacturer number FL-388). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.