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.
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
| 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 |
| 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 |