Sterling recalls — page 2
90 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Sterling vehicles, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
- Jan 16, 2007Crash risk2007 Sterling 360 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE VACUUM HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT WALL THICKNESS ALLOWING THE HOSE TO COLLAPSE DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. COLLAPSE OF THE VACUUM HOSE COULD REDUCE BRAKE BOOSTER EFFECTIVENESS.
07V009000 · 1K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Nov 2, 2006Crash risk2005–2007 Sterling HX L-Line — Tires
ON CERTAIN CAR HAULERS EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN 305/70R19.5 FRONT TIRES ON 19.5 X 8.25 STEEL WHEELS, THE TIRE BEAD MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN THE TIRE WAS MOUNTED IN THE WHEEL IF THE RIM WAS NOT PROPERLY LUBRICATED. AIR MAY ESCAPE THROUGH A DAMAGED BEAD INTO THE TIRE BETWEEN THE CORD AND THE OUTER RUBBER AND CAUSE A SIDEWALL BLOWOUT OR TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE MAY LOOSE AIR RAPIDLY.
06V425000 · 380 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Jun 12, 2006Crash risk2007 FCCC B2, 2007 Freightliner Argosy, 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 14 other models — Parking Brake
CERTAIN HEAVY TRUCKS, SHUTTLE BUSES, AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVES. A DEFECT IN THE MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVE CASTING MAY CAUSE AN INTERMITTENT DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.
06V205000 · 5K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Feb 8, 2006Fire risk2004–2006 Freightliner Classic, 2004–2006 Freightliner Classic XL, 2004–2006 Freightliner Columbia and 5 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY.
06V030000 · 6K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Dec 6, 2005Crash risk2006 Sterling A-Line, 2006 Sterling Acterra, 2006 Sterling L-Line — Visibility
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VISTEON WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
05V550000 · 2K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Dec 6, 2005Crash risk2006 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2006 Freightliner Century, 2006 Freightliner Columbia and 4 other models — Power Train
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, THE TOP FLANGE OF THE FRONT AXLE I-BEAM MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.
05V551000 · 500 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Oct 5, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 FCCC XB-R, 2005–2006 FCCC XC, 2004–2005 Freightliner Cargo and 12 other models — Fuel System, Other
CERTAIN 2004 AND 2005 FREIGHTLINER VAN, MOTOR HOME, SHUTTLE BUS, AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2004 AND MAY 2005. ERRATIC VOLTAGE SUPPLY TO THE FUEL LIFT PUMP CAUSES PREMATURE WEAR OF THE PUMP. THIS PREMATURE WEAR COULD RESULT IN FUEL LIFT PUMP FAILURE AND IN SOME CASES MAY CAUSE AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION.
05V469000 · 8K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Mar 30, 2005Crash risk2001–2004 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2001–2004 Sterling A-Line, 2001–2004 Sterling Acterra and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH KYS 4735-43782-02 ENGINE COOLING FANS AND BUILT ON CATERPILLAR 3126, C7, MBE906, MBE926, OR CUMMINS ISC ENGINES, THE STEEL FAN INSERT ON THE COOLING FANS CAN CRACK.
05V126000 · 4K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Mar 30, 2005Fire risk2003–2004 Sterling L-Line — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN CAR HAULERS EQUIPPED WITH MBE4000 ENGINES, THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE MAY WEAR A HOLE INTO THE FUEL LINE, CREATING A FUEL LEAK.
05V128000 · 130 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Mar 30, 2005Fire risk2004–2005 Sterling A-Line, 2004–2005 Sterling Acterra, 2004–2005 Sterling L-Line — Suspension
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS THE REAR HUB BEARINGS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED.
05V125000 · 2K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Dec 15, 2004Crash risk2004 Freightliner Century, 2004 Freightliner Columbia, 2004 Freightliner FLD and 3 other models — Power Train
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE INTERAXLE DRIVELINE YOKES. THE BOLT HOLES LOCATED ON THE EARWORK OF THE MALE SHAFT YOKES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN OVERSIZED MINOR THREAD DIAMETER.
04V590000 · 1K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Sep 15, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 Sterling Condor — Fuel System, Other
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH LIQUID NATURAL GAS (LNG) STYLE TANKS, NEITHER THE PRIMARY NOR THE SECONDARY RELIEF VALVES HAVE OPENED TO RELIEVE TANK PRESSURE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. SPECIFICALLY, THE INTRODUCTION OF WATER INTO THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF BOTH OF THESE VALVES SIMULTANEOUSLY AND SUBSEQUENT FREEZING IN SERVICE CAN RENDER THE VALVES TEMPORARILY INOPERATIVE.
04V453000 · 67 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Aug 12, 2004Crash risk2000–2004 Sterling Condor — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE STEERING GEAR BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE.
04V401000 · 2K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Jun 7, 2004Crash risk2002–2003 Freightliner Business Class, 2002–2003 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2000–2003 Sterling Acterra — Suspension
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH 8,000 OR 6,000 POUND FRONT AXLES AND FOUR-PIECE SPINDLE NUT SETS, PREMATURE FRONT ,WHEEL BEARING WEAR MAY BE CAUSED BY INCONSISTENT BEARING ENDPLAY ADJUSTMENT.
04V272000 · 10K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- May 4, 2004Crash risk2002–2004 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2003–2004 Freightliner Century, 2003–2004 Freightliner Columbia and 1 other model — Power Train
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, THE TAPERED JOINT THAT ATTACHES THE SHIFTER TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY BECOME LOOSE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR.
04V205000 · 14K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Jun 17, 2003Crash risk2000 Freightliner Argosy, 2000 Freightliner Business Class, 2000 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 11 other models — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN TRUCK TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS, A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRACKET PIN WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.
03V227000 · 2K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Mar 21, 2003Fire risk1998–2001 Freightliner Argosy, 1998–2001 Freightliner Business Class, 1998–2001 Freightliner Century and 7 other models — Suspension
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
03V112000 · 6K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Dec 17, 2002Crash risk2002 Freightliner Business Class, 2002 Freightliner Conventional, 2002 Sterling A Line and 2 other models — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN TRUCK-TRACTOR MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONMET SIMPLEX STATIONARY OR SLIDING FIFTH-WHEEL, THE CLINCH PINS THAT RETAIN THE FIFTH-WHEEL PIVOT PINS MAY NOT BE FULLY INSTALLED.
02V337000 · 733 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Dec 13, 2002Safety2000–2002 Freightliner FLN, 2000–2002 Sterling Acterra — Power Train
ON CERTAIN HEAVY TRUCKS, THE CAST OUTPUT YOKE ON THE MERCEDES-BENZ TRANSMISSIONS COULD FRACTURE ON VEHICLE WITH 1610 OR 16T SERIES DRIVELINES.
02V336000 · 145 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Dec 3, 2002Crash risk2002 Freightliner American Lafrance, 2002 Freightliner FLN, 2002 Sterling Acterra and 1 other model — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3126E HYDRAULICALLY CONTROLLED ELECTRONICALLY ACTUATED UNIT INJECTED DIESEL ENGINES WITH HIGH EFFICIENCY PUMPS (HEP8), THE PUMP COMPONENTS MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGH PRESSURE SEAL FAILURE WHICH CAN RESULT IN A SHORT PERIOD OF ROUGH RUNNING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE STALL DUE TO A LOSS OF INJECTION ACTUATION PRESSURE.
02V318002 · 3K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Apr 10, 2002Crash risk1994–2002 Freightliner Business Class, 1994–2002 Sterling Acterra — Parking Brake
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR BRAND 12" X 4" DCM DRUM PARKING BRAKE, THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO THE FLANGE YOKE ARE TOO LARGE AND CAN INTERFERE WITH THE PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND POSSIBLY DISENGAGE.
02V108001 · 548 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Mar 20, 2002Fire risk2001 Freightliner Century, 2001 Freightliner FLD, 2001 Sterling Acterra and 3 other models — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A CAPACITOR IN THE POWER LINE CONTROL (PLC) FILTER COULD OVERHEAT AND/OR IGNITE WHEN SUBJECTED TO REVERSE POLARITY ELECTRICAL SPIKES.
02V087000 · 30K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Jan 22, 2002Crash risk2001 Freightliner Business Class, 2001 Freightliner Century, 2001 Freightliner FLD and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PNEUMATIC ANITLOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) VALVE PACKAGES, THE ASSEMBLY BOLTS ON THESE VALVE PACKAGES WERE NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.
02V018002 · 5K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Nov 29, 2001Crash risk1999–2001 Sterling Acterra — Suspension
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ROD BRACKETS TO THE AXLE HOUSING MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
01V363000 · 219 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Sep 17, 2001Safety1999–2000 Freightliner Argosy, 1999–2000 Freightliner Century, 1999–2000 Freightliner FLD and 5 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.
01V140007 · 75K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Jun 14, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Freightliner Argosy, 2000–2001 Freightliner Business Class, 2000–2001 Freightliner Century and 4 other models — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
01V189001 · 4K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- May 14, 2001Safety2000 Freightliner FLD, 2000 Freightliner FLN, 2000 Freightliner Sterling and 5 other models — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS 1000 AND 800 SERIES SUSPENSION KITS. THESE SUSPENSION KITS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION OF THE WELD ATTACHING THE TORQUE ROD EYE TO THE TORQUE ROD TUBE.
01V167002 · 222 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Mar 12, 2001Safety1998–2001 Freightliner FLN, 1998–2001 Sterling Acterra — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND A DURAPARK PARK BRAKE SYSTEM MANUFACTURED BY ARVINMERITOR. AIR IS ENTERING THE HYDRAULIC REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS THROUGH AN UNKNOWN PATH AND THE REAR SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES MAY NOT BE OPERATING PROPERLY.
01V085001 · 1K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Feb 21, 2001Crash risk1999 Freightliner Argosy, 1999 Freightliner Cargo, 1999 Freightliner Century and 16 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, SCHOOL BUS AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
01V044002 · 16K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Feb 5, 2001Safety2000 Sterling Acterra — Interior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. INCORRECT WIRING OF THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER SWITCH CAN CAUSE IT TO FAIL.
01V028000 · 3K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Feb 5, 2001Safety2000 Sterling Acterra — Visibility
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. AN UNDERSIZED GROUND WIRE FOR THE DEFROSTER BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH CAN CAUSE THE SWITCH TO OVERHEAT AND FAIL.
01V029000 · 3K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Nov 29, 2000Crash risk1998–2000 Sterling L Line, 1998–2000 Sterling LT — Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A LOSS OF THE TURN SIGNAL FUNCTION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A TURN SIGNAL FLASHER THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES THAT ALLOW THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO OVERRIDE THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS. IF THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED, THE TURN SIGNAL FLASHER SENSES AN OVERLOAD CONDITION AND BECOMES DISABLED UNTIL ALL ELECTRIC LOADS ARE REMOVED.
00V397000 · 671 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Oct 4, 2000Safety2000 Sterling Acterra — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A SUPPORT CLAMP WAS OMITTED FROM THE FRONT AXLE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE FROM THE CHASSIS TO THE BRAKE.
00V294000 · 290 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Aug 23, 2000Safety1999–2000 Sterling Acterra — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED.
00V172000 · 22K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Aug 17, 2000Crash risk2000 Freightliner Business Class, 2000 Freightliner FLN, 2000 Freightliner FS-65 and 4 other models — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, SHUTTLE BUSES, TRANSIT BUSES AND STEP VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 1000 OR 2400 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS. THESE TRANSMISSIONS CAN EXPERIENCE PARK PAWL TO REAR COVER INTERFERENCE DUE TO AN OUT OF FLATNESS CONDITION.
00V229001 · 594 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Aug 7, 2000Safety2000 Sterling Acterra — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR MFS-8 SERIES FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THE WHEEL BEARING NUT ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY MAY 1) RESTRICT A COMPLETE LUBRICATION FILL AT ASSEMBLY AND/OR 2) SHEAR THE SPINDLE PERFORATED WASHER'S LOCKING TAB (LOCATED IN THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE WASHER) WHEN TIGHTENED. IF THE WASHER TAB IS SHEARED, TIGHTENING OF THE OUTER SPINDLE NUT MAY CAUSE THE BEARINGS TO BE EXCESSIVELY PRELOADED RATHER THAN THE INTENDED .001" - .005" END PLAY. EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE PREMATURE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE.
00V224000 · 450 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Aug 7, 2000Crash risk1997–2000 Freightliner Argosy, 1997–2000 Freightliner Business Class, 1997–2000 Freightliner Century and 9 other models — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT THE WHEEL END THAT GENERATES A CERTAIN TYPE OF ERRATIC SENSOR SIGNAL.
00V232002 · 35K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Jul 10, 2000Safety2000 Freightliner Business Class, 2000 Freightliner FLD, 2000 Sterling Acterra — Wheels
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE 22.5 X 8.25 15 TUBELESS DEMOUNTABLE RIMS, PART NO. 32051. CERTAIN RIMS CONTAIN A NON-FUSION AREA IN THE BUTT-WELD OF THE MOUNTING RING. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE DEFECT COULD DEVELOP INTO A CRACK ON THE MOUNTING RING.
00V190001 · 143 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Apr 7, 2000Crash risk1998 Sterling A Line, 1998 Sterling L Line — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE TIE ROD CROSS TUBES COULD FRACTURE DUE TO FATIGUE CAUSED BY A SYSTEM RESONANCE.
00V108000 · 144 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Mar 17, 2000Safety1998–2000 Sterling A Line, 1998–2000 Sterling L Line — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK MODELS WITH 111", 113", AND 122" CABS. THE FUEL TANK STEPS CAN DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS DUE TO EXCESSIVE OVERHANG.
00V080000 · 10K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION