There have been 20 safety recalls for the Sterling L-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 L-line.
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
Fuel leak onto the roadway could cause a slippery road surface that could result in a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Sterling L-line, 2006 Sterling L-line, 2007 Sterling L-line |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER |
| Recall Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 sterling l-line vehicles configured with car hauler bodies and chassis, and equipped with epa04 mbe4000 engines with a fuel filter mounted at the rear of the engine, manufactured from September 13, 2004, through October 10, 2007.... 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 16, 2011 | Diesel Fuel System | 73,500 |
| Jun. 21, 2011 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 48,170 |
| Feb. 25, 2011 | Other Fuel System | 2,013 |
| 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. 13, 2009 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 2 |
| Dec. 17, 2008 | Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 24,650 |
| Apr. 9, 2008 | Parking Brake:conventional:air | 900 |
| 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. 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 |
| Mar. 30, 2005 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 130 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2010 Sterling L-line | 2 |
| 2009 Sterling L-line | 5 |
| 2008 Sterling L-line | 11 |
| 2007 Sterling L-line | 8 |
| 2006 Sterling L-line | 9 |
| 2005 Sterling L-line | 8 |
| 2004 Sterling L-line | 8 |
| 2003 Sterling L-line | 3 |
| 2002 Sterling L-line | 1 |
| 2001 Sterling L-line | 1 |