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  Safety Recalls of Sterling A-line Vehicles

There have been 17 safety recalls for the Sterling A-line. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Sterling A-line.

NHTSA Recall #: 11V478000; Sep. 16, 2011

This could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2005 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2004 Freightliner Cascadia, 2005 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006 Freightliner Cascadia, 2007 Freightliner Cascadia, 2008 Freightliner Cascadia, 2004 Freightliner Columbia, 2005 Freightliner Columbia, 2006 Freightliner Columbia, 2007 Freightliner Columbia, 2008 Freightliner Columbia, 2004 Freightliner FLD, 2005 Freightliner FLD, 2006 Freightliner FLD, 2007 Freightliner FLD, 2008 Freightliner FLD, 2004 Sterling A-line, 2005 Sterling A-line, 2006 Sterling A-line, 2007 Sterling A-line, 2008 Sterling A-line, 2004 Sterling L-line, 2005 Sterling L-line, 2006 Sterling L-line, 2007 Sterling L-line, 2008 Sterling L-line, 2004 Western Star 4900, 2005 Western Star 4900, 2006 Western Star 4900, 2007 Western Star 4900, 2008 Western Star 4900
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Recall Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from July 11, 2003, through September 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 11V465000; Sep. 8, 2011

If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Freightliner Cascadia, 2007 Freightliner Cascadia, 2008 Freightliner Cascadia, 2009 Freightliner Cascadia, 2010 Freightliner Cascadia, 2011 Freightliner Cascadia, 2012 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006 Freightliner Century, 2007 Freightliner Century, 2008 Freightliner Century, 2009 Freightliner Century, 2010 Freightliner Century, 2011 Freightliner Century, 2012 Freightliner Century, 2006 Freightliner Columbia, 2007 Freightliner Columbia, 2008 Freightliner Columbia, 2009 Freightliner Columbia, 2010 Freightliner Columbia, 2011 Freightliner Columbia, 2012 Freightliner Columbia, 2006 Freightliner Coronado, 2007 Freightliner Coronado, 2008 Freightliner Coronado, 2009 Freightliner Coronado, 2010 Freightliner Coronado, 2011 Freightliner Coronado, 2012 Freightliner Coronado, 2006 Freightliner M2, 2007 Freightliner M2, 2008 Freightliner M2, 2009 Freightliner M2, 2010 Freightliner M2, 2011 Freightliner M2, 2012 Freightliner M2, 2006 Sterling A-line, 2007 Sterling A-line, 2008 Sterling A-line, 2009 Sterling A-line, 2010 Sterling A-line, 2011 Sterling A-line, 2012 Sterling A-line
Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Recall Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 freightliner business class m2, cascadia, century, columbia, coronado and sterling a-line vehicles built with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) system manufactured from September 15, 2005 through September 1, 2011.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 11V330000; Jun. 21, 2011

A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Freightliner Cascadia, 2009 Freightliner Cascadia, 2010 Freightliner Cascadia, 2011 Freightliner Cascadia, 2012 Freightliner Cascadia, 2008 Freightliner Century Class, 2009 Freightliner Century Class, 2010 Freightliner Century Class, 2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2012 Freightliner Century Class, 2008 Freightliner Columbia, 2009 Freightliner Columbia, 2010 Freightliner Columbia, 2011 Freightliner Columbia, 2012 Freightliner Columbia, 2008 Freightliner Coronado, 2009 Freightliner Coronado, 2010 Freightliner Coronado, 2011 Freightliner Coronado, 2012 Freightliner Coronado, 2008 Sterling A-line, 2009 Sterling A-line, 2008 Sterling L-line, 2009 Sterling L-line, 2009 Western Star Constellation, 2010 Western Star Constellation, 2011 Western Star Constellation, 2012 Western Star Constellation
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Recall Summary: 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, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 10V322000; Jul. 13, 2010

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2009 Sterling A-line, 2010 Sterling A-line, 2009 Sterling Acterra, 2010 Sterling Acterra, 2009 Sterling L-line, 2010 Sterling L-line
Component: STEERING:COLUMN
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Sterling A-line Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Sep. 16, 2011   Diesel Fuel System 73,500
Sep. 8, 2011   Electronic Stability Control 4,444
Jun. 21, 2011   Electrical System:battery:cables 48,170
Jul. 13, 2010   Steering:column 6,325
Sep. 23, 2009   Engine And Engine Cooling 25,362
Mar. 13, 2009   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 14
Mar. 11, 2008   Diesel Fuel System 62,000
Dec. 21, 2007   Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector 220
Nov. 13, 2007   Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly 38,000
Aug. 1, 2007   Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts 1,042
Jul. 24, 2007   Suspension:rear 1,200
Jul. 18, 2007   Steering 18,000
Jul. 16, 2007   Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve 75,000
Feb. 8, 2006   Engine And Engine Cooling 5,771
Dec. 6, 2005   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor 1,819
Mar. 30, 2005   Suspension:rear:axle:spindle 1,564
Mar. 30, 2005   Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan 3,568


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Sterling A-line Model Years

Model# Recalls
2012 Sterling A-line 1
2011 Sterling A-line 1
2010 Sterling A-line 3
2009 Sterling A-line 5
2008 Sterling A-line 11
2007 Sterling A-line 9
2006 Sterling A-line 8
2005 Sterling A-line 6
2004 Sterling A-line 6
2003 Sterling A-line 2
2002 Sterling A-line 1
2001 Sterling A-line 1