Sterling · Canada · Crit
Sterling L-Line, A-Line +1 more: Other
Affects Sterling L-Line, A-Line, Acterra · 2004–2005 — about 160 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the rear hub bearings may have been incorrectly adjusted during assembly. Rear axle wheel ends with excessive bearing preload adjustment will overheat and may cause a fire and/or possible hub/wheel assembly separation. Correction: Dealers will inspect rear wheel bearing adjustment and repair trucks with damaged bearings.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational