1997 Sterling Acterra Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 1997 Sterling Acterra problems

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Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cableReported April 10, 2002 · 548 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain trucks equipped with meritor brand 12" x 4" dcm drum parking brake, the bolts used to attach the parking brake assembly to the flange yoke are too large and can interfere with the proper engagement of the braking system and possibly disengage.
Risk: Improper engagement of the parking brake could result in the vehicle rolling away without prior warning possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the attaching bolts with the correct size bolts free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin during october 2002. 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 02V108001 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: antilockReported August 7, 2000 · 35,405 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Risk: This condition could cause the ABS ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ecu.

Recall number 00V232002 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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Is the 1997 Sterling Acterra reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Sterling Acterra.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Sterling Acterra?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1997 Sterling Acterra have?

2 recalls, covering parking brake and service brakes, air.

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