Sterling L Line 2002

Model L Line made in 2002 by Sterling got 1 recall as well as 13 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment adaptive. There was one recall concerning trailer hitches .

Model 2002

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
02V337000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 05/01/2002 to 06/28/2002V (Vehicle)73311/15/2002MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC12/17/200201/06/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain truck-tractor model vehicles equipped with conmet simplex stationary or sliding fifth-wheel, the clinch pins that retain the fifth-wheel pivot pins may not be fully installed.
Consequence SummaryThe fifth wheel could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the fifth wheel to verify the correct installation of the clinch pin and pivot pin. missing pins will be replaced. owner notification began november 15, 2002. 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-399. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

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
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
SB-46-1105/01/201110039616Ready08/05/2011
SB-46-1105/01/201110039616Freightliner: procedure to replace the power steering pump with a new part. *rm08/05/2011
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