Sterling A-line 2001
Model A-line made in 2001 by Sterling got 1 recall as well as 11 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment adaptive. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 2001
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V126000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 01/01/2001 to 12/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 3568 | 06/08/2005 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 03/30/2005 | 03/31/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This can result in fan breakage, resulting in vehicle damage or personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-439.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| SB-09-8 | 04/01/2009 | 10029564 | Sterling 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. *pe | 07/10/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-49-13 | 03/01/2011 | 10038247 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| SB-49-13 | 03/01/2011 | 10038247 | Daimler trucks: there are new cgi bellows, because the current ones are prone to failure. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-09-8 | 04/01/2009 | 10029564 | Sterling 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. *pe | 07/10/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| SB-32-16 | 02/01/2009 | 10028710 | 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 | 05/18/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| SB-32-16 | 02/01/2009 | 10028710 | 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 | 05/18/2009 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| SSB-88-10 | 08/01/2011 | 10041426 | Sterling: aftermarket hood with pivot bracket mounting modification changes. *pe | 10/03/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| SSB-88-10 | 08/01/2011 | 10041426 | Sterling: aftermarket hood with pivot bracket mounting modification changes. *pe | 10/03/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| SB-31-4 | 09/01/2009 | 10031704 | Sterling 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 mem | 01/13/2010 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| SB-32-16 | 02/01/2009 | 10028710 | 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 | 05/18/2009 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| 54-56 | 04/01/2008 | 10025545 | Cruise control inoperative when the hazard warning lights are activated. affects certain sterling a-line, l-line and acterra vehicles built after february 23, 2001. *pe | 08/19/2008 | |