Sterling A-line 2003

Model A-line made in 2003 by Sterling got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, diesel. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment adaptive and equipment. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, air.

Model 2003

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
05V126000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 01/01/2001 to 12/31/2004V (Vehicle)356806/08/2005MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC03/30/200503/31/2005
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThis can result in fan breakage, resulting in vehicle damage or personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesFreightliner 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE
07V302000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 07/01/2002 to 07/03/2007V (Vehicle)7500001/11/2008MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC07/16/200707/16/2007
Defect SummaryCertain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. the parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.
Consequence SummaryThese conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
Corrective SummaryFreightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-504.customers may 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


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-49-1303/01/201110038247Ready06/14/2011
SB-49-1303/01/201110038247Daimler trucks: there are new cgi bellows, because the current ones are prone to failure. *rm06/14/2011
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 - 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
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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
54-5604/01/200810025545Cruise control inoperative when the hazard warning lights are activated. affects certain sterling a-line, l-line and acterra vehicles built after february 23, 2001. *pe08/19/2008

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
10/12/2006303087101/02/2003
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the fuel line assembly burst without warning spraying diesel fuel onto the vehicle and the highway. the contact managed to park the vehicle on the side of the highway without further incident. the contact inspected the vehicle and determined the fuel lines were fractured into and needed replaced. a nhtsa recall, #05v469000 remedy repair to the engine by emc recalibration and replacement of the fuel lift pump was performed which pertained to the fuel system. however, the recall did not remedy the problem. the dealership would not offer an additional repair without charge under the recall. the manufacturer was alerted.

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
ALDOTHAN36303FREIGHTLINER OF SOUTHERN ALABAMA334-793-4455