Freightliner, Sterling Recalls

0 Freightliner, Sterling LT7500/9500 & Argosy

Certain TRW TAS85 steering gears may have incorrectly machined sector shafts which could cause the gear assembly to bind or stick. This problem could potentially restrict the steering turning angle, resulting in reduced manoeuvrability and possible increased risk to other road users.

2002–2007 Freightliner, Sterling Argosy, Century S/T & Columbia, A/L-Line

Certain SR-7 park brake modulating valves may have one or both of the following defects. 1. The internal rubber check valves on the SR-7 valves may deform over time and potentially result in intermittent improper seating of the check valve. 2. The valve body retainer of Park Hannifin 90 degree single check valves that attach to the supply port of SR-7 valves may, after prolonged use, break apart and become lodged inside the SR-7 valves, either causing a leak out of the SR-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the SR-7 valve.

0 Freightliner, Sterling Argosy, LT7500/LT9500

Certain vehicles may have been manufactured during the above production range with centre rear suspension brackets cast out of square which could lead to the development of cracks in service. Should a casting bracket fracture completely the drive axle may not be held in its correct position and could adversely affect vehicle control.

0 Freightliner, Sterling Century, Business, LT7500, LT9500 & AT9500

The ball stud and socket assemblies on certain drag links may contain bearing surfaces that have a less than specified case depth or hardness. They may wear out prematurely, resulting in a separation of the ball stud from the socket.

0 Freightliner, Sterling A-Line, L-Line , Century, Argosy & Business Class

During manufacture, bolts used to assemble steer and drive axle ABS combination valves, and a traction control valve inlet fitting, were torqued below specification. The torque value may not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected ABS combination valve.

0 Freightliner, Sterling Century Class, FLD, FLN, Argosy

The ball stud and socket assemblies on certain tie rods may contain bearing surfaces that have a less than specified case depth and/or hardness causing the socket assemblies to wear out prematurely resulting in separation of the ball stud from the socket.