Sterling A Line 1999

Model A Line made in 1999 by Sterling got 1 consumer complain there are 3 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment adaptive and equipment. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, steering and suspension.

Model 1999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
00V080000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 03/01/1998 to 03/16/2000V (Vehicle)987511/02/2001MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC03/17/200003/22/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty truck models with 111, 113, and 122 cabs. the fuel tank steps can develop fatigue cracks due to excessive overhang.
Consequence SummaryThe steps could fail.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the step assembly for overhang and add an end support of the trailing edge of the fuel tank step, if necessary. owner notification began november 2, 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 at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesOwner notification began november 2, 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 at 1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
01V044002FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 07/15/1999 to 12/21/1999V (Vehicle)1600005/22/2001MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC02/21/200102/28/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. the suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Consequence SummaryIf this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began may 22, 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 at 1-800-547-0712 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB
03V112000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1998 to 02/28/2001V (Vehicle)571609/20/2003ODIFREIGHTLINER LLC03/21/200303/26/2003
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummarySeizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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 within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-407.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
SB-09-804/01/200910029564Sterling truck: charge air cooler tube and convoluted hose replacement. hoses may have a reduced service life due to the length of the charge air cooler (cac) inlet and outlet air piping. model years unknown. *pe07/10/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SB-49-1303/01/201110038247Daimler trucks: there are new cgi bellows, because the current ones are prone to failure. *rm06/14/2011
SB-49-1303/01/201110038247Ready06/14/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SB-09-804/01/200910029564Sterling truck: charge air cooler tube and convoluted hose replacement. hoses may have a reduced service life due to the length of the charge air cooler (cac) inlet and outlet air piping. model years unknown. *pe07/10/2009
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
SB-32-1602/01/200910028710Sterling: 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. *pe05/18/2009
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SB-32-1602/01/200910028710Sterling: 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. *pe05/18/2009
STRUCTURE
SF214A05/01/2001621713This modification consists of installing additional fasteners to mount the grille to thehood and replacing the nameplate assembly with an improved design. *tt09/28/2001
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
SSB-88-1008/01/201110041426Sterling: aftermarket hood with pivot bracket mounting modification changes. *pe10/03/2011
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
SSB-88-1008/01/201110041426Sterling: aftermarket hood with pivot bracket mounting modification changes. *pe10/03/2011
SB-88-706/01/200910030485Sterling truck: on some trucks, clearance between the lower grille fascia and the hood hinge crossbar might not be adequate, causing paint to be worn away and rust to form. no model years listed. *pe10/14/2009
SUSPENSION
SB-31-409/01/200910031704Sterling truck: airliner suspension six piece bolted service crossmember. six piece bolted service cross members are an improved, more durable service replacement for five piece welded cross members, or bolted five piece service cross mem01/13/2010
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SB-32-1602/01/200910028710Sterling: 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. *pe05/18/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION - FRONT
07/01/2001
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (tiresize: 295/75r22.)