NHTSA vehicle safety data
1999 Sterling LT7500 Recalls & Complaints
The 1999 Sterling LT7500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 Sterling LT7500. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Sterling dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 Sterling LT7500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
FREIGHTLINER/AXLE CLAMPS
NHTSA #99V172000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice
Reported July 2, 1999 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 204 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign FL-241 · Owners notified July 17, 1999 · Vehicles built March 17, 1999 – June 17, 1999 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TUFTRAC SUSPENSIONS. THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE CLAMPS CAN FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO SHIFT.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW UPPER AND LOWER AXLE CLAMPS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 17, 1999.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).
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