2011 Sterling Acterra Problems: 0 Complaints, 1 Recall

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Engine and engine coolingReported July 27, 2010 · 5,743 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 freightliner, fccc, sterling, and western star heavy trucks manufactured from september 5, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Risk: A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 29, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 10V341000 · 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 2011 Sterling Acterra reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2011 Sterling Acterra.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Sterling Acterra?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 2011 Sterling Acterra have?

1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.

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