NHTSA Recall 00V224000: Wheel bearing (suspension)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 450 vehicles. It affects 2000 Sterling Acterra.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V224000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-265 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › WHEEL BEARING |
| Report received | August 7, 2000 |
| Owner notification | September 1, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with arvinmeritor mfs-8 series front axle assemblies. The wheel bearing nut adjustment assembly may 1) restrict a complete lubrication fill at assembly and/or 2) shear the spindle perforated washer's locking tab (located in the inside diameter of the washer) when tightened. If the washer tab is sheared, tightening of the outer spindle nut may cause the bearings to be excessively preloaded rather than the intended .001" - .005" end play. Either of these conditions may cause premature wheel bearing failure.
Safety risk
A premature wheel bearing failure could result in separation of the wheel assembly from the vehicle and result in loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace the front axle spindle nuts and washers with a redesigned system.
Notes
Owner notification began september 1, 2000. 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V224000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Sterling Acterra | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.