2001 STERLING A LINE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 STERLING A LINE
The 2001 STERLING A LINE 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 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN, SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION for this model year.
Recalls for the 2001 STERLING A LINE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 STERLING A LINE, potentially affecting up to 9,284 vehicles.
Recall 05V126000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
| 3,568 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH KYS 4735-43782-02 ENGINE COOLING FANS AND BUILT ON CATERPILLAR 3126, C7, MBE906, MBE926, OR CUMMINS ISC ENGINES, THE STEEL FAN INSERT ON THE COOLING FANS CAN CRACK.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN FAN BREAKAGE, RESULTING IN VEHICLE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 03V112000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
| 5,716 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
Consequence: SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT HUBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 STERLING A LINE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 STERLING A LINE.
Safety Rating for the 2001 STERLING A LINE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 STERLING A LINE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 STERLING A LINE
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 STERLING A LINE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-32-16 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
STERLING: SOME BARKSDALE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVES HAVE BEEN RETURNED FOR WARRANTY BECAUSE FOUR BOLTS IN THE VALVE HOUSING WERE OVERTIGHTENED, OFTEN, ENOUGH TO CRACK THE VALVE HOUSING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SF241A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
FIELD SERVICE CAMPAIGN REGARDING MUFFLERS ON HIGH HOUSE POWER ENGINES. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 STERLING A LINE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the STERLING A LINE
- 1998 STERLING A LINE — 0 complaints
- 1999 STERLING A LINE — 1 complaint
- 2000 STERLING A LINE — 0 complaints
- 2001 STERLING A LINE (current)
- 2002 STERLING A LINE — 0 complaints
- 2003 STERLING A LINE — 1 complaint
- 2004 STERLING A LINE — 0 complaints
- 2005 STERLING A LINE — 0 complaints
- 2006 STERLING A LINE — 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