Sterling LT recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Sterling LT, covering 6,414 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Sterling LT recalls by model year
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Parking brake: conventional: air
- What is wrong
- Certain heavy trucks, shuttle buses, and school buses equipped with bendix modulated spring brake valves. A defect in the modulated spring brake valve casting may cause an intermittent delay in the application of the park brake.
- Risk
- The vehicle may rollaway without warning, possibly causing personal injury.
- Remedy
- Freightliner will notify owners and replace the defective valves free of charge. The recall began on june 28, 2006 to freightliner, sterling, and fccc owners. Thomas built mailed letters to owners beginning july 27, 2006. This recall has been superseded (replaced) by recall 07v302 (fl-504).
Recall number 06V205000 · Recall details
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks and motor home chassis, the top flange of the front axle I-beam may fatigue and fracture.
- Risk
- Driver may experience loss control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle assembly. The recall began on march 15, 2006, for phase I. Phase 2 will begin during august 2006. This recall is being conducted in two phases. Phase I will replace the complete axle assembly; and phase ii will replace the axle beam and steering knuckles. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 05V551000 · 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
Questions about the Sterling LT recalls
How do I check if my Sterling LT has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Sterling LT have?
3, covering parking brake, power train and exterior lighting.
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