2001 Sterling A Line
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2001 Sterling A Line. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 2001 Sterling A Line. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in fan breakage, resulting in vehicle damage or personal injury.
Remedy
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.
On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both front hubs. owner notification IS expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003. 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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10146303If a GVWR certification label is lost or damaged, Freightliner will supply a duplicate label. Log on to DTNAConnect.com and under "DTNAConnect Resources", select the "Tool and Services" plus sign. Select "Request for Certification Labl or OWI." Fillout the form, then select "Review."
- 10141804sp54020 Strobe and Beacon Lights
- 10041426Sterling: aftermarket hood with pivot bracket mounting modification changes.
- 10038247Daimler trucks: there are new cgi bellows, because the current ones are prone to failure.
- 10031704Sterling 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 members, to be used with steel frame rails. L line, a line, and acterra. No model years listed. Updated 4/4/11. Model S2. No model year.
- 10030485Sterling truck: on some trucks, clearance between the lower grille fascia and the hood hinge crossbar might not be adequate, causing paint to be worn away and rust to form. No model years listed.
- 10029564Sterling 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.
- 10028710Sterling: 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.
- 10025545Cruise control inoperative when the hazard warning lights are activated. Affects certain sterling a-line, l-line and acterra vehicles built after february 23, 2001.
- 629052Field service campaign regarding mufflers on high house power engines.
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