2001 FREIGHTLINER STERLING — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 FREIGHTLINER STERLING
The 2001 FREIGHTLINER STERLING has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES.
Recalls for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER STERLING
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER STERLING, potentially affecting up to 4,400 vehicles.
Recall 01V189001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 4,400 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
Consequence: WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER...
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No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER STERLING.
Safety Rating for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER STERLING
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 FREIGHTLINER STERLING in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER STERLING
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER STERLING
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER STERLING
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER STERLING — 0 complaints
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER STERLING — 0 complaints
- 1999 FREIGHTLINER STERLING — 1 complaint
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER STERLING — 0 complaints
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER STERLING (current)
- 2002 FREIGHTLINER STERLING — 1 complaint
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER STERLING — 0 complaints
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints