The worst 2012 Sterling A-Line problems
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Recalls 1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
- What is wrong
- 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 inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (ESC) system. This might cause the ESC to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.
- 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.
Recall number 11V465000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Sterling A-Line 178
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Reminder: Paper Service Bulletin Mailings Are Discontinued
- Sbh0006 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels
- Sp00004 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels
- Sbh5461 Sudden Electrical Power Loss May Result From Broken MEGA Fuse
- Sbh8317 Use Only Specified Hardware For AC Compressors
- 17TL26
- 17TL27
- 17TL28
- 14CSA23 csc
- Instructions for CSC Diagnostic Support
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Is the 2012 Sterling A-Line reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2012 Sterling A-Line.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Sterling A-Line?
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How many recalls does the 2012 Sterling A-Line have?
1 recall, covering electronic stability control (esc).
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