Sterling L-line 2001
Model L-line made in 2001 by Sterling got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, structure. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment adaptive and equipment. 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 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| SB-46-11 | 05/01/2011 | 10039616 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-46-11 | 05/01/2011 | 10039616 | Freightliner: procedure to replace the power steering pump with a new part. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/12/2009 | 136817 | 1 | |
| 2001 sterling lt9513 passenger side dashboard and fuse panel supports breaking loose resulting in electrical shorts. driving on interstate 76 east bound aprox. 2 miles from the rt. 8 interchange when we hit a pot hole a large snap sound followed but the lose of my head lights and heater. i exited the freeway and inspected the fuse panel. the panel had snapped out of place and along with that the supports holding the dash board had also broke. the next day i called a few businesses that i deal with and asked if they ever had any problems. i called 5 businesses that owned the same model truck ranging from 1999-2006 they also had similar problems. the dash boards in all 5 trucks had broke on the passenger side. the estimated cost to fix this is 2500 $ and if not fixed can leave a truck with out power going down the highway. the only thing the trucks have in common is the manufacture and that is why i am filling this complaint, others will follow now that this seems more like bad design rather then luck. please contact me if needed. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 02/12/2009 | 136817 | 1 | |
| 2001 sterling lt9513 passenger side dashboard and fuse panel supports breaking loose resulting in electrical shorts. driving on interstate 76 east bound aprox. 2 miles from the rt. 8 interchange when we hit a pot hole a large snap sound followed but the lose of my head lights and heater. i exited the freeway and inspected the fuse panel. the panel had snapped out of place and along with that the supports holding the dash board had also broke. the next day i called a few businesses that i deal with and asked if they ever had any problems. i called 5 businesses that owned the same model truck ranging from 1999-2006 they also had similar problems. the dash boards in all 5 trucks had broke on the passenger side. the estimated cost to fix this is 2500 $ and if not fixed can leave a truck with out power going down the highway. the only thing the trucks have in common is the manufacture and that is why i am filling this complaint, others will follow now that this seems more like bad design rather then luck. please contact me if needed. *tr | |||