No complaints are listed for the 2001 Sterling A Line. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as STERLING A LINE.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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2 recalls.
Date: 2005-03-30. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2003-03-21. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
10 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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| SUSPENSION | 1 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
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10146303
Date: 2018-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
If a GVWR certification label is lost or damaged, Freightliner will supply a duplicate label. Log on to DTNAConnect.com and under "DTNAConnect Resources", select the "Tool and Services" plus sign. Select "Request for Certification Labl or OWI." Fillout the form, then select "Review."
10141804
Date: 2018-02-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
sp54020 Strobe and Beacon Lights
10041426
Date: 2011-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
STERLING: AFTERMARKET HOOD WITH PIVOT BRACKET MOUNTING MODIFICATION CHANGES. *PE
10038247
Date: 2011-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
DAIMLER TRUCKS: THERE ARE NEW CGI BELLOWS, BECAUSE THE CURRENT ONES ARE PRONE TO FAILURE. *RM
10031704
Date: 2010-12-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
STERLING TRUCK: AIRLINER SUSPENSION SIX PIECE BOLTED SERVICE CROSSMEMBER. SIX PIECE BOLTED SERVICE CROSS MEMBERS ARE AN IMPROVED, MORE DURABLE SERVICE REPLACEMENT FOR FIVE PIECE WELDED CROSS MEMBERS, OR BOLTED FIVE PIECE SERVICE CROSS MEMBERS, TO BE USED WITH STEEL FRAME RAILS. L LINE, A LINE, AN
10030485
Date: 2009-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
STERLING TRUCK: ON SOME TRUCKS, CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LOWER GRILLE FASCIA AND THE HOOD HINGE CROSSBAR MIGHT NOT BE ADEQUATE, CAUSING PAINT TO BE WORN AWAY AND RUST TO FORM. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
10029564
Date: 2009-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
STERLING TRUCK: CHARGE AIR COOLER TUBE AND CONVOLUTED HOSE REPLACEMENT. HOSES MAY HAVE A REDUCED SERVICE LIFE DUE TO THE LENGTH OF THE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) INLET AND OUTLET AIR PIPING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
10028710
Date: 2009-02-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
STERLING: SOME BARKSDALE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVES HAVE BEEN RETURNED FOR WARRANTY BECAUSE FOUR BOLTS IN THE VALVE HOUSING WERE OVERTIGHTENED, OFTEN, ENOUGH TO CRACK THE VALVE HOUSING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
10025545
Date: 2008-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE WHEN THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED. AFFECTS CERTAIN STERLING A-LINE, L-LINE AND ACTERRA VEHICLES BUILT AFTER FEBRUARY 23, 2001. *PE
629052
Date: 2001-12-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
FIELD SERVICE CAMPAIGN REGARDING MUFFLERS ON HIGH HOUSE POWER ENGINES. *TT