The worst 2001 Sterling A-Line problems
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Recalls 2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 05V126000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: hub
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 03V112000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Sterling A-Line 10
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- If a GVWR certification label is lost or damaged, Freightliner will supply a duplicate label
- Sp54020 Strobe and Beacon Lights
- Sterling: aftermarket hood with pivot bracket mounting modification changes.
- Daimler trucks: there are new cgi bellows, because the current ones are prone to failure. rm
- Sterling truck: airliner suspension six piece bolted service crossmember. six piece bolted service cross...
- Sterling truck: on some trucks, clearance between the lower grille fascia and the hood hinge crossbar...
- Sterling truck: charge air cooler tube and convoluted hose replacement. hoses may have a reduced service...
- Sterling: some barksdale height control valves have been returned for warranty because four bolts in the...
- Cruise control inoperative when the hazard warning lights are activated. affects certain sterling a-line,...
- Field service campaign regarding mufflers on high house power engines. tt
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Is the 2001 Sterling A-Line reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2001 Sterling A-Line.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Sterling A-Line?
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How many recalls does the 2001 Sterling A-Line have?
2 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling and suspension.
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