2001 Sterling L-Line
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2001 Sterling L-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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Structure
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…
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
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.
- 10141804sp54020 Strobe and Beacon Lights
- 10041426Sterling: aftermarket hood with pivot bracket mounting modification changes.
- 10039616Freightliner: procedure to replace the power steering pump with a new part.
- 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.
- 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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