NHTSA Recall 01V029000: Electrical heating element (visibility)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,858 vehicles. It affects 2000 Sterling Acterra.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V029000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-280 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM › WINDSHIELD › ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT |
| Report received | February 5, 2001 |
| Owner notification | May 21, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. An undersized ground wire for the defroster blower motor switch can cause the switch to overheat and fail.
Safety risk
This results in a loss of the defrosting system.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defroster blower motor switch ground wire. Owner notification began may 21, 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 01V029000
| 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.