2007–2008 Sterling A-Line, 2007–2008 Sterling Acterra, 2007–2008 Sterling L-Line Recall: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH AXILOK REAR WHEEL SPINDLE NUTS, THE NUTS MAY…
NHTSA campaign 07V333000 · Wheels · filed Aug 1, 2007 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH AXILOK REAR WHEEL SPINDLE NUTS, THE NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, WITH ONE OR BOTH LOCKING CLIP TABS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED OR DAMAGED.
The risk
THIS MAY REDUCE THE NUT'S ABILITY TO RESIST ROTATION, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING THE NUT TO BACK OFF AND THE DUAL WHEEL SET TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXILOK NUTS FOR LOCKING CLIP ENGAGEMENT OR DAMAGE. THEY WILL BE ADJUSTED OR REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-507.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Sterling A-Line recalls
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- 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 07V333000 (manufacturer number FL-507). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.