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Sterling Acterra Recall 01V028: Interior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 01V028, reported February 5, 2001, 2,700 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 01V028FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Component
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. INCORRECT WIRING OF THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER SWITCH CAN CAUSE IT TO FAIL.
Risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE WIRING FOR THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 29, 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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Sterling Acterra2000