The worst 1998 Sterling L-Line problems
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Recalls 5
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
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A loss of the turn signal function can occur due to a turn signal flasher that is not compatible with the turn signal switches that allow the brake lights to override the hazard warning lights. If the hazard warning lights are on and the brake lights are activated, the turn signal flasher senses an overload condition and becomes disabled until all electric loads are removed.
- Risk
- Following drivers may not be aware of the truck's turning intentions increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a turn signal flasher that is compatible with turn signal switches that allow the brake lights to override the hazard warning lights.
Recall number 00V397000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: conventional heavy duty trucks. The tie rod cross tubes could fracture due to fatigue caused by a system resonance.
- Risk
- Loss of steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and replace the 1 1/2 inch tie rod cross tubes with a 1 3/4" tube.
Recall number 00V108000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty truck models with 111", 113", and 122" cabs. The fuel tank steps can develop fatigue cracks due to excessive overhang.
- Risk
- The steps could fail.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the step assembly for overhang and add an end support of the trailing edge of the fuel tank step, if necessary. Owner notification began november 2, 2001. 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 00V080000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: module
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. The engines can stall because of software problems.
- Risk
- Increased steering effort can occur.
- Remedy
- Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall. Dealers will update these engines with software changes.
Recall number 99V181002 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Sterling L-Line 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Sterling: aftermarket hood with pivot bracket mounting modification changes.
- Freightliner: procedure to replace the power steering pump with a new part
- Daimler trucks: there are new cgi bellows, because the current ones are prone to failure
- Sterling truck: airliner suspension six piece bolted service crossmember
- Sterling truck: charge air cooler tube and convoluted hose replacement
- Sterling: some barksdale height control valves have been returned for warranty because four bolts in the...
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Is the 1998 Sterling L-Line reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1998 Sterling L-Line.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Sterling L-Line?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1998 Sterling L-Line have?
5 recalls, covering suspension, exterior lighting and steering.
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