Sterling L-Line — Brakes
High risk
May 17, 2019
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Certain trucks were built with air reservoir tanks that are too small in relation to the size of the air brake chambers. Canadian regulations require enough air reservoir capacity
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Columbia
Sterling L-Line — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 19, 2011
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the plastic low-pressure fuel line between the engine-mounted fuel filter and the engine block may develop a diesel fuel leak. The location of the leak is unlike
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Fld, Sterling A-Line
Sterling L-Line — Electrical
High risk
Jun 22, 2011
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain trucks equipped with a DD15 or DD16 engine, the bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose, back out, and contact the starter cable. This cou
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Coronado, Sterling A-Line
Sterling L-Line — Fuel System
High risk
Feb 25, 2011
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain trucks equipped with a car hauler body/chassis, and a Mercedes-Benz EPA04 MBE4000 engine with a fuel filter mounted at the rear of the engine, the low pressure fuel line
Sterling L-Line — Steering
High risk
Jul 13, 2010
Model years: 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, the weld around the steering shaft tube, which joins the splined tube to the non-splined intermediate tube, may be mislocated. An improperly located weld bead
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Sterling A-Line, Sterling Acterra, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus
Sterling L-Line — Engine
High risk
Sep 22, 2009
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles equipped with a Caterpillar C15 engine, the Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) oil line may wear against the P-clip retaining the oil line. An oil leak could result
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Fld
Sterling L-Line — Emissions
High risk
Feb 27, 2009
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain trucks, the Aftertreatment Regeneration Device (ARD) may develop a hole, allowing heat and flame to escape during a regeneration of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).
Sterling L-Line — Emissions
High risk
Feb 27, 2009
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain trucks, the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) chassis attachment bracket may fail, allowing the DPF assembly to separate from the vehicle. Should this occur, the DPF could
Also affects: Freightliner Columbia
Sterling L-Line — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 15, 2008
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, high pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes may fatigue and fracture, causing a diesel fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could re
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mt Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xc Chassis, Sterling Acterra, Thomas Built Hdx Non-School Bus
Sterling L-Line — Brakes
High risk
Mar 31, 2008
Model years: 2008
Certain vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrectly manufactured Bendix MV-3 dash control valve. If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reserv
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Argosy Rhd, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia
Sterling L-Line — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 4, 2008
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain trucks, the high-pressure fuel line at each injector may fatigue and fracture if a fastener at the end of the line is not properly connected. This would allow high press
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Coronado
Sterling L-Line — Steering
High risk
Dec 17, 2007
Model years: 2008
On certain trucks, an incorrectly manufactured steering gear sector shaft may cause the steering to "stick or bind". This could severely restrict the steering turning angle, possib
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic
Sterling L-Line — Other
High risk
Nov 7, 2007
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the fifth wheel hitch assembly's lever arm may have been incorrectly installed during the manufacturing process. The lever arm pivot bolt may have been over-tigh
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic
Sterling L-Line — Wheels
High risk
Jul 24, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, improper installation procedures may have damaged one or both locking tabs on the rear wheel spindle nut during vehicle assembly. Damage to the locking clip tabs
Also affects: Sterling A-Line
Sterling L-Line — Brakes
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the internal rubber check valve inside the Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve can become deformed over time. The effect of this defect is intermittent a
Also affects: Sterling Acterra, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis
Sterling L-Line — Steering
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arm to the spindle may have been over or under tightened during assembly process. Incorrectly torqued ste
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Columbia
Sterling L-Line — Brakes
High risk
Jun 13, 2006
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, a defect in the modulated spring brake valve casting may cause an intermittent delay in the application of the park brake. This could cause the vehicle to roll
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Cargo, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Fld
Sterling L-Line — Engine
High risk
Feb 9, 2006
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles equipped with a Caterpillar engine, the Variable Valve Actuation oil line (VVA line) used on 6 cylinder, 15L turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled diesel engi
Also affects: Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Fld120sd, Sterling A-Line
Sterling L-Line — Suspension
High risk
Dec 2, 2005
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing defect of the front axle I-beam top flange may result in a reduction of axle service life. The axle I-beam may fatigue and fracture, causing a
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Motorhome Chassis
Sterling L-Line — Suspension
High risk
Oct 18, 2005
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, the rear spindles may fracture as a result of incorrect heat treat process during vehicle assembly. Rear spindle failure could allow the wheel, tire, and brake
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Columbia
Sterling L-Line — Steering
High risk
Oct 5, 2005
Model years: 2005
On certain vehicles, the lower yoke on the steering shaft may have been incorrectly fabricated. If the splines of the steering shaft push through the lower yoke, the steering wheel
Also affects: Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xc Rv Chassis, Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Fld
Sterling L-Line — Steering
High risk
Sep 14, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the front hubs may fracture and allow the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle. This could cause a crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealers will
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Fld
Sterling L-Line — Other
High risk
Mar 29, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the rear hub bearings may have been incorrectly adjusted during assembly. Rear axle wheel ends with excessive bearing preload adjustment will overheat and may
Also affects: Sterling A-Line, Sterling Acterra
Sterling L-Line — Other
High risk
Mar 29, 2005
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the engine cooling fan may fracture and pieces may separate from the fan blade which could result in vehicle damage and possible personal injury. Correction: D
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Sterling A-Line, Sterling Acterra
Sterling L-Line — Powertrain
High risk
Feb 13, 2004
Model years: 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, the tapered joint that attaches the shifter to the transmission may separate making it difficult to put the transmission into gear. The driver may not be able
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Sterling A-Line, Sterling Acterra
Sterling L-Line — Suspension
High risk
Jul 29, 2003
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, manufacturing defects in the front axle unitized hubs may cause premature spalling of the wheel bearings. This condition will lead to eventual breakdown of the
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Flb
Sterling L-Line — Engine
High risk
Feb 19, 2003
Model years: 2002
Certain trucks equipped with a 2002 Caterpillar 3126E engine and an HEP8 injection oil pump were assembled with out of specification pump components and may experience a high press
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Xc Chassis, Sterling Acterra
Sterling L-Line — Other
High risk
Nov 21, 2002
Model years: 2002
On certain truck-tractor models equipped with ConMet Simplex stationary or sliding fifthwheels, the clinch pins that retain the fifthwheel pivot pins may not be fully installed. Co
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Fl112, Freightliner Fl80
Sterling L-Line — Steering
High risk
Nov 1, 2002
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
The TRW tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. This can lead to premature wear out and a possible separation
Also affects: American Lafrance Eagle, American Lafrance Metropolitan, Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Cargo
Sterling L-Line — Electrical
High risk
Apr 4, 2002
Model years: 2001
On certain trucks a capacitor in the power line carrier (PLC) filter can ignite when subject to reverse polarity electrical spikes. The PLC filter is located inside the left side f
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Condor, Freightliner Fld
Sterling L-Line — Brakes
High risk
Jan 2, 2002
Model years: 2002
Certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with Meritor Wabco pneumatic Antilock Brake System (ABS) Valve Packages. The assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.
Also affects: American Lafrance Metropolitan, Sterling Condor, Freightliner Riv, Freightliner Condor, Sterling Cargo
Sterling L-Line — Suspension
High risk
Dec 10, 2001
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002
Certain trucks. The welds that attach the rear suspension control rod brackets to the axle housing may not meet specifications. A weld could fracture, increasing the risk of a cras
Also affects: Sterling A-Line, Sterling Acterra
Sterling L-Line — Brakes
High risk
Jun 19, 2001
Model years: 2001
Certain vehicles equipped with certain Haldex brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released. When the valve sti
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Fld, Sterling A-Line
Sterling L-Line — Suspension
High risk
May 10, 2001
Model years: 2000, 2001
Certain trucks equipped with Chalmers suspensions may suffer torque rod eye to tube weld failure which may cause a lack of vehicle control. Correction: Dealers will replace the tor
Also affects: Freightliner Fld, Freightliner Fln, Sterling A-Line, Sterling Acterra, Western Star 4800
Sterling L-Line — Steering
High risk
Sep 26, 2000
Model years: 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the TRW tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearing that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. This can lead to premature wear out and a
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Fld, Freightliner Fln, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Fs65
Sterling L-Line — Brakes
High risk
Aug 28, 2000
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the Bendix ABS ECU misinterprets certain signals from wheel ends which can result in the temporary loss of braking capability on one or more wheel positions fo
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Flc112, Freightliner Fld
Sterling L-Line — Suspension
High risk
Jul 24, 2000
Model years: 2000
On certain trucks equipped with Accuride 22.5 x 8.25 15 degree Tubeless One-Piece Demountable Rim, a fatigue crack could develop on the mounting ring butt-weld under severe loading
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Fld, Sterling A-Line
Sterling L-Line — Steering
High risk
Jul 10, 2000
Model years: 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the upper steering column pinch bolt may not have been properly torqued and could fall out. This condition could lead to loss of steering control and a possibl
Also affects: Sterling A-Line, Sterling Acterra
Sterling L-Line — Structure
High risk
Apr 12, 2000
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the fuel tank steps may develop fatigue cracks due to excessive overhang. This could result in personal injury should the step give way when being used. Correc
Also affects: Sterling A-Line
Sterling L-Line — Suspension
High risk
Apr 12, 2000
Model years: 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension springs may fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly. If undetected, the rear end of the spring may separate from the v
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Fld, Sterling A-Line
Sterling L-Line — Engine
High risk
Aug 10, 1999
Model years: 1998, 1999
On certain vehicles equipped with Caterpillar engines, EATON Auto Shift transmissions and an Auto Retarder in Cruise option, if the driver initiates a downshift when the cruise con
Also affects: Freightliner Flc, Freightliner Fld, Freightliner Fln
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