2007 STERLING L9500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 STERLING L9500
The 2007 STERLING L9500 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 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2007 STERLING L9500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 STERLING L9500, potentially affecting up to 4,299 vehicles.
Recall 07V335000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| 4,299 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A MANUFACTURING ERROR IN THE FUEL-WATER SEPARATOR PREHEATER THERMOSWITCH MAY PREVENT THE FUEL PREHEATER FROM TURNING OFF IF THE IGNITION IS LEFT ON. IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS LEFT ON WHEN FUEL IS ADDED TO THE FUEL- WATER SEPARATOR AT THE FACTORY OR DURING A FILTER ELEMENT CHANGE, A SMALL FLAME MAY OCCUR INSIDE THE FILTER COVER.
Consequence: THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE FLAME TO SPREAD RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL FILTER DATE CODE AND THERMOSWITCH LOT CODE TO DETERMINE IF THEY CONTAIN THE SUSPECT COMPONENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 STERLING L9500
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 STERLING L9500.
Safety Rating for the 2007 STERLING L9500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 STERLING L9500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 STERLING L9500
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2007 STERLING L9500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SF-447A — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
DAIMLER TRUCK (FREIGHTLINER): ON RIGHT HAND STEERING ASSIST RAM, WHEN SUSPENSION IS EXTENDED, FULLY, IT MAY CONTACT FRONT SPRING HANGER CASTING, WHICH MAY FRACTURE RAM BALL STUD. WILL REPLACE RIGHT HAND FRONT SPRING HANGER. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 STERLING L9500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the STERLING L9500
- 2004 STERLING L9500 — 0 complaints
- 2005 STERLING L9500 — 0 complaints
- 2006 STERLING L9500 — 0 complaints
- 2007 STERLING L9500 (current)
- 2008 STERLING L9500 — 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