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  Safety Recalls of Sterling Acterra Vehicles

There have been 39 safety recalls for the Sterling Acterra. 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 Acterra.

NHTSA Recall #: 11V455000; Aug. 31, 2011

A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Freightliner M2, 2006 Freightliner M2, 2007 Freightliner M2, 2008 Freightliner M2, 2009 Freightliner M2, 2010 Freightliner M2, 2011 Freightliner M2, 2012 Freightliner M2, 2005 Sterling 7500, 2006 Sterling 7500, 2007 Sterling 7500, 2008 Sterling 7500, 2009 Sterling 7500, 2010 Sterling 7500, 2011 Sterling 7500, 2012 Sterling 7500, 2005 Sterling 8500, 2006 Sterling 8500, 2007 Sterling 8500, 2008 Sterling 8500, 2009 Sterling 8500, 2010 Sterling 8500, 2011 Sterling 8500, 2012 Sterling 8500, 2005 Sterling Acterra, 2006 Sterling Acterra, 2007 Sterling Acterra, 2008 Sterling Acterra, 2009 Sterling Acterra, 2010 Sterling Acterra, 2012 Sterling Acterra, 2005 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2006 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2007 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2008 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2011 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2012 Thomas Built Buses HDX
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Recall Summary: Daimler trucks north America is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2012 freightliner m2, sterling acterra, 7500 & 8500, and thomas built hdx vehicles manufactured from June 23, 2004, through March 15, 2011, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 11V173000; Mar. 15, 2011

Unexpected shutdown of a vehicle may increase the risk of a crash. Overheating of the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown may result in a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2008 Sterling Acterra, 2009 Sterling Acterra
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recall Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 freightliner business class m2 and sterling acterra emergency vehicles manufactured from August 18, 2006, through July 7, 2010, equipped with epa 2007 mbe 900 detroit diesel engines.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 10V472000; Oct. 8, 2010

Unexpected shutdown of a vehicle may increase the risk of a crash. Overheating of the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown may result in a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Fccc S2, 2008 Fccc S2, 2009 Fccc S2, 2010 Fccc S2, 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007 Freightliner MT45, 2008 Freightliner MT45, 2009 Freightliner MT45, 2010 Freightliner MT45, 2007 Sterling Acterra, 2008 Sterling Acterra, 2009 Sterling Acterra, 2010 Sterling Acterra
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recall Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 freightliner business class m2, custom chassis mt45, s2 chassis, and stering acterra vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2006, through may 24, 2010, equipped with epa 2007 mbe 900 detroit diesel engines.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 10V341000; Jul. 27, 2010

A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Fccc S2, 2008 Fccc S2, 2009 Fccc S2, 2010 Fccc S2, 2011 Fccc S2, 2007 Freightliner Cascadia, 2008 Freightliner Cascadia, 2009 Freightliner Cascadia, 2010 Freightliner Cascadia, 2011 Freightliner Cascadia, 2007 Freightliner Century, 2008 Freightliner Century, 2009 Freightliner Century, 2010 Freightliner Century, 2011 Freightliner Century, 2007 Freightliner Columbia, 2008 Freightliner Columbia, 2009 Freightliner Columbia, 2010 Freightliner Columbia, 2011 Freightliner Columbia, 2007 Freightliner FLD, 2008 Freightliner FLD, 2009 Freightliner FLD, 2010 Freightliner FLD, 2011 Freightliner FLD, 2007 Freightliner M2, 2008 Freightliner M2, 2009 Freightliner M2, 2010 Freightliner M2, 2011 Freightliner M2, 2007 Sterling 7500, 2008 Sterling 7500, 2009 Sterling 7500, 2011 Sterling 7500, 2007 Sterling 8500, 2008 Sterling 8500, 2009 Sterling 8500, 2010 Sterling 8500, 2011 Sterling 8500, 2007 Sterling 9500, 2008 Sterling 9500, 2009 Sterling 9500, 2010 Sterling 9500, 2011 Sterling 9500, 2007 Sterling Acterra, 2008 Sterling Acterra, 2009 Sterling Acterra, 2010 Sterling Acterra, 2011 Sterling Acterra, 2007 Western Star 4900, 2008 Western Star 4900, 2009 Western Star 4900, 2010 Western Star 4900, 2011 Western Star 4900
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recall Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 freightliner, fccc, sterling, and western star heavy trucks manufactured from September 5, 2006, through June 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines.... 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 Acterra Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Aug. 31, 2011   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 43
Mar. 15, 2011   Engine And Engine Cooling 50
Oct. 8, 2010   Engine And Engine Cooling 58
Jul. 27, 2010   Engine And Engine Cooling 5,743
Jul. 13, 2010   Steering:column 6,325
Nov. 24, 2009   Engine And Engine Cooling 101
Nov. 19, 2009   Equipment:air Conditioner 269
Dec. 17, 2008   Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 24,650
Apr. 9, 2008   Parking Brake:conventional:air 900
Mar. 25, 2008   Power Train:axle Assembly 28,764
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
Jun. 12, 2006   Parking Brake:conventional:air 5,243
Dec. 6, 2005   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor 1,819
Mar. 30, 2005   Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan 3,568
Mar. 30, 2005   Suspension:rear:axle:spindle 1,564
Jun. 7, 2004   Suspension:front:wheel Bearing 9,602
Mar. 21, 2003   Suspension:front:hub 5,716
Dec. 13, 2002   Power Train:driveline 145
Dec. 3, 2002   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2,616
Apr. 10, 2002   Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable 548
Mar. 20, 2002   Electrical System:wiring 30,000
Jan. 22, 2002   Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve 5,176
Nov. 29, 2001   Suspension:rear 219
Sep. 17, 2001   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 75,000
Jun. 14, 2001   Service Brakes, Air:controls 4,400
May. 14, 2001   Suspension 222
Mar. 12, 2001   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components 1,350
Feb. 5, 2001   Interior Lighting 2,700
Feb. 5, 2001   Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:controls/wiring 2,858
Oct. 4, 2000   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 290
Aug. 23, 2000   Steering:wheel And Handle Bar 22,499
Aug. 17, 2000   Power Train:automatic Transmission 594
Aug. 7, 2000   Suspension:front:wheel Bearing 450
Aug. 7, 2000   Service Brakes, Air:antilock 35,405
Jul. 10, 2000   Wheels:rim 143


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Sterling Acterra Model Years

Model# Recalls
2012 Sterling Acterra 1
2011 Sterling Acterra 1
2010 Sterling Acterra 5
2009 Sterling Acterra 6
2008 Sterling Acterra 13
2007 Sterling Acterra 10
2006 Sterling Acterra 6
2005 Sterling Acterra 5
2004 Sterling Acterra 5
2003 Sterling Acterra 4
2002 Sterling Acterra 6
2001 Sterling Acterra 11
2000 Sterling Acterra 17
1999 Sterling Acterra 7
1998 Sterling Acterra 4
1997 Sterling Acterra 2
1996 Sterling Acterra 1
1995 Sterling Acterra 1
1994 Sterling Acterra 1