There has been 1 safety recall for the Sterling Sterling. 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 Sterling.
Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected abs valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. If air leaks develop at any of the abs valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Freightliner Business Class, 2001 Freightliner Century, 2001 Freightliner FLD, 2001 Sterling Acterra, 2001 Sterling Sterling |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE |
| Recall Summary: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 22, 2002 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 5,176 |