2000 STERLING LT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 STERLING LT
The 2000 STERLING LT has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers (1 complaint), Parking Brakedrivelineair (1 complaint), and Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 STERLING LT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 STERLING LT, potentially affecting up to 671 vehicles.
Recall 00V397000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
| 671 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A LOSS OF THE TURN SIGNAL FUNCTION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A TURN SIGNAL FLASHER THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES THAT ALLOW THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO OVERRIDE THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS. IF THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED, THE TURN SIGNAL FLASHER SENSES AN OVERLOAD...
Consequence: FOLLOWING DRIVERS MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE TRUCK'S TURNING INTENTIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TURN SIGNAL FLASHER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES THAT ALLOW THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO OVERRIDE THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 STERLING LT
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 STERLING LT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brakedrivelineair | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DASHBOARD IS BREAKING APART. MOST CRITICAL AREA AT THIS TIME IS WHERE THE FUSE BOX IS LOCATED. MOST OF THE PLASTIC HAS CRACKED BROKEN AND THE FUSE PANEL FELL OUT AND WAS HANGING BY THE ELECTRICAL WIRES. ANOTHER AREA OF IMPORTANCE IS WHERE THE AIR BRAKE SET/RELEASE VALVE IS LOCATED. THE PLASTIC GAVE WAY AND THE VALVE PUSHES FREELY BACK INTO THE DASH WITHOUT SUPPORT TO SET OR RELEASE. DETERIORATION HAS OCCURRED OVER TIME AND THE DETERIORATION IS CONTINUING. FUSE PANEL HAS BEEN SECURED TO FLOOR. AIR BRAKE VALVE HAS BEEN REINFORCED.JB
DASHBOARD IS BREAKING APART. MOST CRITICAL AREA AT THIS TIME IS WHERE THE FUSE BOX IS LOCATED. MOST OF THE PLASTIC HAS CRACKED BROKEN AND THE FUSE PANEL FELL OUT AND WAS HANGING BY THE ELECTRICAL WIRES. ANOTHER AREA OF IMPORTANCE IS WHERE THE AIR BRAKE SET/RELEASE VALVE IS LOCATED. THE PLASTIC GAVE WAY AND THE VALVE PUSHES FREELY BACK INTO THE DASH WITHOUT SUPPORT TO SET OR RELEASE. DETERIORATION HAS OCCURRED OVER TIME AND THE DETERIORATION IS CONTINUING. FUSE PANEL HAS BEEN SECURED TO FLOOR. AIR BRAKE VALVE HAS BEEN REINFORCED.JB
DASHBOARD IS BREAKING APART. MOST CRITICAL AREA AT THIS TIME IS WHERE THE FUSE BOX IS LOCATED. MOST OF THE PLASTIC HAS CRACKED BROKEN AND THE FUSE PANEL FELL OUT AND WAS HANGING BY THE ELECTRICAL WIRES. ANOTHER AREA OF IMPORTANCE IS WHERE THE AIR BRAKE SET/RELEASE VALVE IS LOCATED. THE PLASTIC GAVE WAY AND THE VALVE PUSHES FREELY BACK INTO THE DASH WITHOUT SUPPORT TO SET OR RELEASE. DETERIORATION HAS OCCURRED OVER TIME AND THE DETERIORATION IS CONTINUING. FUSE PANEL HAS BEEN SECURED TO FLOOR. AIR BRAKE VALVE HAS BEEN REINFORCED.JB
WHILE DRIVING UNDER A HEAVY LOAD THE VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION FAILED. *NM THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY CARRYING SAND. THE CONSUMER WAS FIGHTING TO KEEP CONTROL. (MODEL 9522) *SC *JB
Safety Rating for the 2000 STERLING LT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 STERLING LT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 STERLING LT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 STERLING LT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the STERLING LT
- 1998 STERLING LT — 0 complaints
- 1999 STERLING LT — 0 complaints
- 2000 STERLING LT (current)
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