Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2002 Sterling L-Line in Canada.
On certain vehicles, the internal rubber check valve inside the Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve can become deformed over time. The effect of this defect is intermittent and presents a potential delay or failure in applying the parking brakes; potentially resulting in a vehicle roll away. Should this occur, the unattended roll away vehicle could strike a bystander or cause property damage. Correction: Dealers will install a check valve repair kit.
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain vehicles, the engine cooling fan may fracture and pieces may separate from the fan blade which could result in vehicle damage and possible personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the cooling fan.
A failure of this component (other) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain vehicles, manufacturing defects in the front axle unitized hubs may cause premature spalling of the wheel bearings. This condition will lead to eventual breakdown of the bearing and potential loss of vehicle control amidst the presence of warning signals such as activation of ABS warning light, steering wheel vibration, brake drag, noise and vehicle pull. Correction: Dealer will replace both front wheel hubs.
A failure of this component (suspension) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Certain trucks equipped with a 2002 Caterpillar 3126E engine and an HEP8 injection oil pump were assembled with out of specification pump components and may experience a high pressure seal failure which could result in a short period of rough running and subsequent engine stall due to loss of injection actuation pressure. Once engine stall occurs, the engine cannot be restarted. Steering boost and primary braking would be limited, secondary braking would be available. Correction: The injection pump will be replaced.
A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain truck-tractor models equipped with ConMet Simplex stationary or sliding fifthwheels, the clinch pins that retain the fifthwheel pivot pins may not be fully installed. Correction: The fifthwheel will be inspected, and missing pins will be replaced.
A failure of this component (other) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with Meritor Wabco pneumatic Antilock Brake System (ABS) Valve Packages. The assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly. Bolts torque below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected ABS Valve Package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. If air leaks develop at any of the ABS Valve Package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification.
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Certain trucks. The welds that attach the rear suspension control rod brackets to the axle housing may not meet specifications. A weld could fracture, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: dealers will inspect the rear suspension bracket welds to determine if they meet specifications and re-weld if necessary
A failure of this component (suspension) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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