Sterling Sterling 1988-2002

Model Sterling made by Sterling got 1 consumer complain as well as 15 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Car model


Name Recalls Bulletins Investigations Consumer Complaints
Sterling Sterling 1988 0 0 1 2
Sterling Sterling 1998 0 2 0 0
Sterling Sterling 1999 0 1 0 1
Sterling Sterling 2001 1 0 0 0
Sterling Sterling 2002 0 2 0 4

Model 9999

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SF168AE08/01/1999612056Some vehicles equipped with the cummins isb / isc engine power harness may exhibit water bypassing the seal ad corroding the contacts of the fuse holder assembly. *tt06/05/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
01106W06/07/2001621550Subject regarding mbe 900 turbo charger seal leak misdiagnosis. *tt09/25/2001
SF175A02/01/1999619256Alliance field service modification information regarding correct sterling jump-start procedure. *tt05/21/2001
SF175A02/01/1999619261Field service mofidication regarding correct jump starting procedure for the sterling driver's manual. *tt05/21/2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SF174AB03/01/1999607333Vehicles manufactured between may 1, 1998 and december 7, 1998 equipped with quadramount alternator / ac compressor mount on the series 60 may have quadramount tensioners incorrectly installed with a lockwasher instead of the proper flatwas09/20/1999
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
00071W10/12/2000619078Subject regarding important climate control warranty information. *tt05/14/2001
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
01103W05/14/2001625035Subject pertaining to dana driveshaft extended coverage.*jb11/16/2001
SEATS
00072W10/24/2000619079Subject regarding ezyrider seats extended warranty from sears manufacturing company. *tt05/14/2001
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SF166A03/01/1999619259Field service modification to install the proper pressure check valve on vehicles manufactured between march 12, 1998 and september 11, 1998 with wabco air dryers. *tt05/21/2001
SF166A03/01/1999619255Field service modification information regarding sterling vehicles with wabco air dryers. *tt05/21/2001
SUSPENSION
GSL0103806/18/20016092802Subject regarding barksdale air leveling valve field test kit and warranty certification program. *tt09/26/2001
01107W06/07/2001621551Barksdale air leveling valve field test kit and warranty certification program. *tt09/25/2001
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
01104W05/14/2001625033Information on meritor coverage of unitized wheel hub bearings.*jb11/16/2001
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
32503/01/2001620315On acterra vehicles equipped with rear leaf suspensions the retaining pins at the forward end of the leaf springs should be located under the leaf springs and the springs should rest against the bracket wear pads. this bulletin aids in ch08/02/2001
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
01100W05/08/200100082W625036Information regarding pre-delivery inspection clarification.*jb11/16/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION
08/20/20036800105/07/2003
 Front shock absorber bolts are loose. dealer is concerned that the front springs will collapse. *ak (sterling acterra 2004)the shackle bolts on the front suspension were loose which caused the vehicle to wander. *ts *jb

Car dealers selling


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