Freightliner Sterling recalls and problems
5 recalls and 1 owner complaint for 3 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
5
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Freightliner Sterling by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Sterling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Sterling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Sterling | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Freightliner Sterling problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 |
All Freightliner Sterling recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05V-284 | Jun 14, 2005 | 2004 | Suspension | Certain freightliner trucks and thomas school buses equipped with holland/neway air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. |
| 03V-227 | Jun 17, 2003 | 2000 | 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. |
| 01V-189 | Jun 14, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Service Brakes, Air | Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with certain haldex brake system two and four port relay valves. |
| 01V-167 | May 14, 2001 | 2000 | Suspension | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 and 800 series suspension kits. |
| 00V-232 | Aug 7, 2000 | 2000 | 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)… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Freightliner Sterling?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2004 Freightliner Sterling has the most reports (0). Check the 2004 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Freightliner Sterling have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering Freightliner Sterling model years 2000–2001, 2004.
What are the most common Freightliner Sterling problems?
Owners report steering problems most often.