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Sterling recalls

24 NHTSA vehicle recalls since 2010 across 17 models.

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Latest Sterling recalls

20V214000 · Daimler Trucks North America Llc2006–2021 Freightliner 122SD, Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2 +moreThe rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to…Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair63KunitsApr 202019V370000 · Daimler Trucks North America Llc2004–2019 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 122SD +moreThe vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity.Brakes & stabilityFree repair741unitsMay 201916V880000 · Daimler Trucks North America Llc2008–2009 Sterling BulletThe affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may develop a short circuit.ElectricalFree replacement235unitsDec 201616V418000 · Daimler Trucks North America Llc2008–2009 Sterling Bullet 4500, Sterling Bullet 5500These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used…Air bagsFree replacement2,601unitsJun 201615V361000 · Daimler Trucks North America Llc2008–2009 Sterling BulletThe affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which…Air bagsFree replacement2,601unitsJun 201515V343000 · Daimler Trucks North America Llc2007–2016 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner M2, Sterling LT8500 +moreExcessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase…Engine & powertrainFree software update3,200unitsJun 201514V080000 · Daimler Trucks North America2008–2015 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner M2 +moreCondensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the…Engine & powertrainFree software update3,258unitsFeb 201413V605000 · Daimler Trucks North America2008–2009 Sterling BulletIn the affected vehicles, the left outer tie rod ball stud may fracture.Steering & suspensionFree replacement2,564unitsNov 201312V576000 · Daimler Trucks North America2007 Sterling 360The fuel lines may crack due to an improper manufacturing process.Fuel systemFree replacement1,601unitsDec 201212V405000 · Daimler Trucks North America2009–2012 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia +moreThe air tank mounting brackets may develop cracks which can lead to the air tank brackets separating from the frame rail.EquipmentFree replacement1,663unitsAug 201212V074000 · Daimler Trucks North America2006–2013 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia +moreThe pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged…Engine & powertrainFree replacement103KunitsFeb 201211V478000 · Daimler Trucks North America2004–2008 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Columbia +moreDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september…Fuel systemFree replacement74KunitsSep 201111V465000 · Daimler Trucks North America2006–2012 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia +moreUnder certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip…Brakes & stabilityFree software update4,444unitsSep 201111V455000 · Daimler Trucks North America2005–2012 Freightliner M2, Sterling 7500, Sterling 8500 +moreDaimler trucks north america is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2012 freightliner m2, sterling acterra, 7500 & 8500…Engine & powertrainFree repair43unitsAug 201111V330000 · Daimler Trucks North America2008–2012 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century Class, Freightliner Columbia +moreDtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year…ElectricalFree repair48KunitsJun 201111V193000 · Daimler Trucks North America2008–2009 Sterling BulletThe left outer tie rod end may fracture due to a misalignment condition. under certain driving conditions, the misalignment may…Steering & suspensionFree replacement2,564unitsMar 201111V173000 · Daimler Trucks North America2008–2009 Freightliner Business Class M2, Sterling ActerraDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 freightliner business class m2 and sterling acterra emergency…Engine & powertrainFree repair50unitsMar 201111V146000 · Daimler Trucks North America2006–2011 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia +moreDaimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 freightliner, cascadia, century, columbia fld, and m2…Engine & powertrainFree repair2,073unitsMar 201111V136000 · Daimler Trucks North America2005–2007 Sterling L-lineThe lower low pressure fuel lines between the primary fuel pump and the engine mounted fuel filter, and the upper low pressure…Fuel systemFree replacement2,013unitsFeb 201110V472000 · Daimler Trucks North America2007–2010 FCCC S2, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner MT45 +moreDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 freightliner business class m2, custom chassis mt45, s2 chassis…Engine & powertrainFree repair58unitsOct 201010V341000 · Daimler Trucks North America2007–2011 FCCC S2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century +moreDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 freightliner, fccc, sterling, and western star heavy trucks…Engine & powertrainFree repair5,743unitsJul 201010V322000 · Daimler Trucks North America2009–2010 Freightliner Business Class M2, Sterling A-line, Sterling Acterra +moreDaimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 freightliner business class m2, sterling acterra, a-line, and…Steering & suspensionFree repair6,325unitsJul 201010V249000 · Daimler Trucks North America2008–2009 Sterling 360The ground harness connector for the abs hydraulic unit may become corroded due intrusion potentially causing the abs hydraulic…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement278unitsJun 201010V112000 · Daimler Trucks North America2008–2010 Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Fld, Sterling 9500 +moreDaimler trucks has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 freightliner columbia, fld, sterling 9500…Engine & powertrainSoftware update16unitsMar 2010