No complaints are listed for the 2002 Sterling A Line. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as STERLING A LINE.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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: 2002-12-17. Systems: TRAILER HITCHES.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
13 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 3 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 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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| POWER TRAIN | 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
10036667
Date: 2012-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
STERLING: IF A FAILED EXHAUST BELLOWS ON AN EPA07 ENGINE INSTALLATION, REPLACE IT WITH A NEW STYLE BELLOWS, AND TWO NEW MATCHING CLAMPS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 4/24/12. *PE
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
10036589
Date: 2010-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
STERLING (FREIGHTLINER): AIR COMPRESSOR ADAPTOR BREAKAGE. ON CERTAIN L AND A LINE TRUCKS, WITH MBE4000 ENGINES AND BOM 189-C03367, THE RIGID CONNECTION BETWEEN THE MOLDED AIR INTAKE DUCT AND AIR COMPRESSOR INLET LINE MAY CAUSE THE AIR COMPRESSOR ADAPTOR TO BREAK IN SERVICE OR DURING REPAIRS. NO MO
10036590
Date: 2010-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
STERLING (FREIGHTLINER): NEW TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINE CLAMPS. EPA07 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A WATER TO OIL TRANSMISSION COOLER IN THE RADIATOR END TANK (DATA CODE 370-015), NEW CLAMPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINES. NEW CLAMPS REFINES THE OLDER VERSION TO SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVE THEIR
10036644
Date: 2010-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
STERLING: EXHAUST STACK CLAMP FAILURE, EPA07 VERTICAL ATD. A DUAL BAND EXHAUST STACK CLAMP, PART NO. 04-20289-000, FAILS ON AN EPA07 VEHICLE WITH A VERTICAL ATD, REPLACE IT WITH SINGLE BAND CLAMP PART NO. 04-29313-500. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
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