2012 Sterling 9500 recalls and problems
The 2012 Sterling 9500 has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Sterling dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2012 Sterling 9500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2012 Sterling 9500 recalls
Recall 12V-405: Equipment
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star vehicles manufactured from July 7, 2008, through December 15, 2011, and equipped with perpendicular air tank mounting brackets. The air tank mounting brackets may develop cracks which can lead to the air tank brackets separating from the frame rail. The air tanks may also separate from the vehicle.
Risk: Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2012. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America toll free at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall 12V-074: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: Daimler trucks (Dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel epa07 and epa10, dd13 and dd15/16 engines, manufactured from january 20, 2006, through february 20, 2012. The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 27, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Sterling 9500 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Sterling 9500: 12V-405 (equipment), 12V-074 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Sterling recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Sterling dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.