Safety Recalls of Sterling LT Vehicles

There have been 3 safety recalls for the Sterling LT. 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 LT.

NHTSA Recall #: 06V205000; Jun. 12, 2006

The vehicle may rollaway without warning, possibly causing personal injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Fccc B2, 2007 Freightliner Argosy, 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007 Freightliner Cargo, 2007 Freightliner Century Class S/t, 2007 Freightliner Classic, 2007 Freightliner Columbia, 2007 Freightliner Coronado, 2007 Freightliner FLD, 2007 Freightliner S2, 2007 Sterling Acterra, 2007 Sterling AT, 2007 Sterling Cargo, 2007 Sterling L, 2007 Sterling LT, 2007 Thomas Built Buses C2, 2007 Thomas Built Buses HDX
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Recall Summary: Certain heavy trucks, shuttle buses, and school buses equipped with bendix modulated spring brake valves. A defect in the modulated spring brake valve casting may cause an intermittent delay in the application of the park brake. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 05V551000; Dec. 6, 2005

Driver may experience loss control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.

Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2006 Freightliner Century, 2006 Freightliner Columbia, 2006 Freightliner Coronado, 2006 Sterling AT, 2006 Sterling Century, 2006 Sterling LT
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: On certain trucks and motor home chassis, the top flange of the front axle I-beam may fatigue and fracture. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 00V397000; Nov. 29, 2000

Following drivers may not be aware of the truck's turning intentions increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Sterling L Line, 1999 Sterling L Line, 2000 Sterling L Line, 1998 Sterling LT, 1999 Sterling LT, 2000 Sterling LT
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A loss of the turn signal function can occur due to a turn signal flasher that is not compatible with the turn signal switches that allow the brake lights to override the hazard warning lights.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Sterling LT Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jun. 12, 2006   Parking Brake:conventional:air 5,243
Dec. 6, 2005   Power Train:axle Assembly 500
Nov. 29, 2000   Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch 671


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Sterling LT Model Years

Model# Recalls
2007 Sterling LT 1
2006 Sterling LT 1
2000 Sterling LT 1
1999 Sterling LT 1
1998 Sterling LT 1