NHTSA Recall 01V028000: Interior lighting
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,700 vehicles. It affects 2000 Sterling Acterra.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V028000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-279 |
| Component | INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | February 5, 2001 |
| Owner notification | May 29, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. Incorrect wiring of the instrument lighting dimmer switch can cause it to fail.
Safety 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V028000
| 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.