2009 Sterling L-Line recalls and problems
The 2009 Sterling L-Line has 5 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Sterling dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2009 Sterling L-Line vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2009 Sterling L-Line recalls
Recall 11V-330: Electrical System
Problem: Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. The bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 21, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall 10V-322: Steering
Problem: Daimler trucks (Dtna) is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 freightliner business class m2, sterling acterra, a-line, and l-line heavy trucks manufactured from september 8, 2008 through april 20, 2009 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (I.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)
Risk: Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. This condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.
Fix: Dtna will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on december 23, 2010. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall 09V-366: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak may result in a fire.
Fix: Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall 09V-086: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: Daimler trucks is recalling 2 my 2008-2009 freightliner columbia and sterling l-line trucks equipped with caterpillar c7, c9, c13 and c15 diesel engines. Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (Dpf) bracket could result in separation of the DPF from the chassis.
Risk: A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the DPF on the roadway.
Fix: Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar (Please see 08e041). Owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall 09V-087: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: Caterpillar is recalling 14 my 2008-2009 sterling a-line & l-line trucks equipped with caterpillar engine. The aftertreatment regeneration device (Ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particular filter.
Risk: This condition could result in a fire.
Fix: Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar (Please see 08e-069). Owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
2009 Sterling L-Line problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 |
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2009 Sterling L-Line complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Sterling L-Line years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Sterling L-Line have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2009 Sterling L-Line: 11V-330 (electrical system), 10V-322 (steering), 09V-366 (engine and engine cooling), 09V-086 (engine and engine cooling), 09V-087 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Sterling L-Line?
Owners report equipment problems most often (1 reports).
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.