1998–2000 Sterling A Line, 1998–2000 Sterling L Line Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK MODELS WITH 111", 113", AND 122" CABS
NHTSA campaign 00V080000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Mar 17, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK MODELS WITH 111", 113", AND 122" CABS. THE FUEL TANK STEPS CAN DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS DUE TO EXCESSIVE OVERHANG.
The risk
THE STEPS COULD FAIL.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEP ASSEMBLY FOR OVERHANG AND ADD AN END SUPPORT OF THE TRAILING EDGE OF THE FUEL TANK STEP, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 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.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Sterling A Line recalls
- 2004–2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 6 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
- 2006–2012 Freightliner Cascadia and 5 other models — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
- 2008–2012 Freightliner Cascadia and 6 other models — Electrical System
- 2009–2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 3 other models — Steering
- 2004–2010 Freightliner Argosy and 8 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
Other campaigns involving Sterling vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V080000 (manufacturer number FL-254). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.