No complaints are listed for the 2008 Sterling 8500. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as STERLING 8500.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
See new recalls and investigations this week.
4 recalls.
Date: 2011-08-31. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2012 FREIGHTLINER M2, STERLING ACTERRA, 7500 & 8500, AND THOMAS BUILT HDX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2004, THROUGH MARCH 15, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
Consequence: 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 VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL, CAMPAIGN NUMBER 10V-341.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2010-07-27. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2009-10-08. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL DD15 EPA07 ENGINES WHICH WERE MANUFACTURED WITH GRID HEATERS. INCREASED INTERNAL GRID HEATER RESISTANCE CAUSED BY IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED SCREWS MAY MELT THE SOLDER ON THE GRID HEATER CIRCUIT BOARD LEADING TO A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence: A SHORT-CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: THE ENGINE CONTROL LOGIC WILL BE REPROGRAMMED FREE OF CHARGE BY DETROIT DIESEL AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES AND DIRECT WARRANTY CUSTOMERS TO PROVIDE COLD WEATHER STARTING WITHOUT THE NEED OF A GRID HEATER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 1-313-592-5800 AND DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2009-10-06. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 17, 2006 AND MARCH 31, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH EPA07 MODEL MBE4000 ENGINES BUILT WITH PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINES. THE PLASTIC LINES MAY EXPERIENCE LEAKS DUE TO FATIGUE CRACKS CAUSED BY STRESS AND VIBRATION COMBINED WITH HIGH INTERNAL PRESSURE.
Consequence: IF A DIESEL FUEL LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS FUEL MAY IGNITE ON A HOT ENGINE SURFACE AND/OR FUEL MAY SPILL ON THE ROAD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES AND DIRECT WARRANTY CUSTOMERS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
67 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 40 |
|---|
| ENGINE | 7 |
|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 5 |
|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
|---|
10190549
Date: 2021-04-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Warranty Information Letter announcing DTNA is adjusting the Standard Repair Times (SRTs) shown. The updated times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 5, 2021.
10124132
Date: 2017-10-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
14CSA23 CSC Announces ?Tech Tips? ? DDCSN
10129705
Date: 2016-04-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
15TS3 Detroit? Coolant Change From Nitrite Organic Acid Technology
10128732
Date: 2016-03-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
16-011 New Detroit Camshaft Housing Seal Standard Repair Time
10128744
Date: 2016-03-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
16TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number
10128729
Date: 2016-03-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
New Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time
10128730
Date: 2016-03-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
16-009R_OWL Enhancements
10128728
Date: 2016-03-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Canadian Warranty Parts Return Address Change
10126797
Date: 2015-09-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
_Warranty Recognition Program - Coming Soon
10126806
Date: 2015-09-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
15-028 New Detroit Coolant Line SRTs