2012 STERLING 9500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 STERLING 9500
The 2012 STERLING 9500 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 STERLING 9500
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 STERLING 9500, potentially affecting up to 105,100 vehicles.
Recall 12V405000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,663 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star vehicles manufactured from July 7, 2008, through December 15, 2011, and equipped with perpendicular air tank mounting brackets. The air tank mounting brackets may develop cracks which can lead to the air tank brackets separating from the frame rail. The air tanks may also...
Consequence: Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2012. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America toll free at 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 12V074000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 103,437 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2013 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10, DD13 AND DD15/16 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2012. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE...
Consequence: A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WHERE NECESSARY, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 STERLING 9500
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 STERLING 9500.
Safety Rating for the 2012 STERLING 9500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 STERLING 9500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 STERLING 9500
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 STERLING 9500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
18SP724 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
EPA07 DD15/16 Three-Filter Fuel System
ICI12-027 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ICI12-027-DLR Interim FL631 Ending - Final Recall to Begin
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 STERLING 9500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the STERLING 9500
- 2007 STERLING 9500 — 1 complaint
- 2008 STERLING 9500 — 0 complaints
- 2009 STERLING 9500 — 0 complaints
- 2010 STERLING 9500 — 0 complaints
- 2011 STERLING 9500 — 0 complaints
- 2012 STERLING 9500 (current)
- 2013 STERLING 9500 — 0 complaints
Other STERLING Models
- STERLING ACTERRA — 10 total complaints
- STERLING L LINE — 9 total complaints
- STERLING BULLET 5500 — 8 total complaints
- STERLING 827 — 7 total complaints
- STERLING LT — 5 total complaints
- STERLING 360 — 4 total complaints
- STERLING 825 — 4 total complaints
- STERLING STERLING — 4 total complaints