2008 Sterling A-Line
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
11 recalls name the 2008 Sterling A-Line. Newest first.
Daimler trucks IS recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. the plastic low pressure fuel line between engine…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. vehicles will be inspected and the plastic low pressure fuel line will be replaced with a steel low pressure fuel line. this service will be performed free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to owners on october 28, 2011. the safety recall began on february 21, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Daimler trucks IS recalling certain model year 2006-2012 freightliner business class M2, cascadia, century, columbia, coronado and sterling a-line vehicles built with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) system manufactured from september 15, 2005 through september 1, 2011. under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the driver IS slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the esc module with the appropriate software version as necessary, free of charge. an interim owner notification will be mailed on or about november 21, 2011. the date for availability of the final remedy IS subject to validation testing and parts availability. the safety recall began on march 28, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Dtna IS recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. the bolt attaching…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on december 21, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Daimler trucks IS recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar C15 engine. the variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An oil leak may result in a fire.
Remedy
Daimler trucks IS working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. the recall began on may 5, 2009. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Caterpillar IS recalling 14 my 2008-2009 sterling a-line & l-line trucks equipped with caterpillar engine. the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particular filter.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could result in a fire.
Remedy
Daimler trucks IS working with caterpillar (please see 08e-069). Owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
On certain trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Freightliner IS working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). the recall began on april 18, 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
On certain truck-tractors equipped with holland simplex SE or SE II fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
Risk and remedy
Risk
There IS a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. when the occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. the recall began on january 3, 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
On certain trucks built with axilok rear wheel spindle nuts, the nuts may have been improperly installed, with one or both locking clip tabs not properly engaged or damaged.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This may reduce the nut's ability to resist rotation, potentially allowing the nut to back off and the dual wheel set to separate from the vehicle, resulting in a crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the axilok nuts for locking clip engagement or damage. they will be adjusted or replaced free of charge. the recall began on august 10, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
On certain trucks equipped with tuftrac rear suspensions, the center casting brackets may be out of specification. an out of square casting may have unacceptable stress in the bracket when it IS installed and may cause it to crack in service.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The drive axle may not be held in position if a cracked bracket fractures completely. this will affect vehicle control and may cause a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and castings that are out of specification will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on december 12, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Freightliner IS recalling certain school bus chassis, heavy trucks, van chassis, rv motorhome chassis manufactured from january 5 to may 17, 2007, equipped with axle alliance company (aac) front axles. during the front axle assembly, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under tightened.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy
Thomas built will notify owners, inspect the fasteners, and replace the steering arm if necessary. the recall began on december 21, 2007. owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Certain 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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
These 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.
Remedy
Freightliner 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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Steering
Three weeks ago our company purchased two sterling bulliets from jenkins diesel in springfield mo when our drivers brought the trucks in they stated the trucks were hard to handle, as these were cab and chassis units the dealer said when we put the beds on they would be fine. We outfitted a bed on…
Three weeks ago our company purchased two sterling bulliets from jenkins diesel in springfield mo when our drivers brought the trucks in they stated the trucks were hard to handle, as these were cab and chassis units the dealer said when we put the beds on they would be fine. We outfitted a bed on the first truck and made a trip (1900) miles these two driver's were exhausted when they returned. The truck was extremely hard to keep on the road. We called the dealer and he picked the truck that day, they have now had it for ten days and the there response IS we have made some improvement to the way it handles but no near enough. These trucks are brand new on the market. The dealer has agreed to refund our money , but as an individual I think these trucks need to be pulled off the market until the handling problem can be addressed in the proper manner. The dealer refunding our money and saying that the improvement IS minimal make me think there are going to be accidents piling up. Thank you john weiser *tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Insecure fifth wheel latching
On november 19, 2007, freightliner filed defect report 07v-530 which outlines a safety recall program to notify the affected owners and correct the affected vehicles.
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.
- 10192963Rocker Switch Quick Reference.
- 10190549Warranty Information Letter announcing DTNA is adjusting the Standard Repair Times (SRTs) shown. The updated times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 5, 2021.
- 10158024Technical Publications Ordering
- 10156372Technical Publications Ordering
- 10156360Reminder: Paper Service Bulletin Mailings Are Discontinued
- 10155254Technical Publications Ordering
- 10153409New Detroit Diesel Cylinder Liner Upper O-Ring Leak Test Standard Repair Time
- 10153406Instructions for CSC Diagnostic Support
- 10153404Engine Manufacturer Diagnostics
- 10151471sp00004 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels
- 10151464sbh0006 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels
- 1014232515TS5Rev GHG14 DD Platform DEF Pump Leaks and Code 4374 FMI 0 Under Pressurized DEF System
- 1014232415TS4 EPA07 DD15 Piston Kits
- 1014232315TS2 EPA07 and EPA10 DD Platform Engines With Low Oil Pressure Codes
- 1014232215TS1 GHG14 DD Platform Engines With Codes SPN: 1323 through SPN: 1328, FMI: 31, Idle Smoothness Control/Cylinder Misfire At Idle
- 101423170104-15 spn 3464/ fmi 16, 18 (mcm) (ghg14)
- 1014231218SP687 DD15 16 EGR Actuator Replacement
- 1014228333-11 - Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Steer Hubs
- 1014228235-12 - Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Drive Hubs
- 10141944307-15 spn 3480 (mcm) (epa07;epa10;ghg14)
- 10141819ssbh9801 Estndares de acabado de pintura
- 10141818ssbh5419 Cambio en el cableado
- 10141817ssbh3306 Ejes delanteros Sterling
- 10141811ssb0917 Modificacin retroactiva de tubera del lado de aire fro del postenfriador
- 10141810sp54030 Ametek Gauge Replacement
- 10141809sp54027 Harness Ordering for EPA07 Vehicles, and Later
- 10141808sp54026 EPA07 Harness Parts Identification
- 10141807sp54023 ICU4 Reference Guide
- 10141806sp54022 ICU4 Black Bezel and Chrome Bezel Gauges
- 10141805sp54021 PTO Dash Control Switch
- 10141804sp54020 Strobe and Beacon Lights
- 10141803sp54018 CB Mounting Plate and Strap
- 10141802sp54017 Sterling Multiplex Gauges
- 10141799sp54013 Adding Daytime Running Lights
- 10141798sp54012 ICU3 Service Clusters
- 10141797sp54011 ABS Chassis Harness, Sterling
- 10141795sp54009 Sales Data Code to Radio Quick Reference
- 10141794sp54008 2-Inch Gauge Quick Reference (Silver Star)
- 10141793sp54007 Customer Access Connectors
- 10141788sp54002 Power Distribution Box, Chassis
Every Sterling A-Line model year
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