The worst 2002 Sterling L-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
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain truck-tractor model vehicles equipped with conmet simplex stationary or sliding fifth-wheel, the clinch pins that retain the fifth-wheel pivot pins may not be fully installed.
- Risk
- The fifth wheel could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fifth wheel to verify the correct installation of the clinch pin and pivot pin. Missing pins will be replaced. Owner notification began november 15, 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 02V337000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Sterling L-Line 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Sp54020 Strobe and Beacon Lights
- 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...
- Cruise control inoperative when the hazard warning lights are activated
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Is the 2002 Sterling L-Line reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2002 Sterling L-Line.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Sterling L-Line?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2002 Sterling L-Line have?
2 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling and trailer hitches.
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