NHTSA Recall 05V125000: Spindle (suspension)
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,564 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Sterling A-Line.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V125000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-442 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › SPINDLE |
| Report received | March 30, 2005 |
| Owner notification | April 7, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trucks the rear hub bearings may have been incorrectly adjusted.
Safety risk
The rear axle wheel ends with excessive bearing preload adjustment will overheat and may cause a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will check the rear wheel end installation to verity bearing adjustment and repair trucks with damaged bearings. The recall began on april 7, 2005 owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-442.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V125000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Sterling A-Line | 2004, 2005 |
| Sterling Acterra | 2004, 2005 |
| Sterling L-Line | 2004, 2005 |
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.