- The problem
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 sterling 360 vehicles manufactured from august 8, 2007 through july 31, 2008. The ground harness connector for the abs hydraulic unit may become corroded due intrusion potentially causing the abs hydraulic motor to run continuously.
- The risk
- The abs hydraulic motor may overheat potentially resulting in a fire.
- The fix
- The ground sub harness will be replaced with a properly waterproofed harness. The abs hydraulic unit and the connector terminals will be inspected for damage and corrosion and if necessary replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on october 19, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Sterling 360 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Sterling 360 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in June 2010 for the service brakes, hydraulic.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 360 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 Sterling 360 recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 sterling 360 vehicles. The weather resistance properties of the air intake duct rubber cushions is insufficient. During normal vehicle operation, the rubber cushions deteriorate and crack.
- The risk
- All of the rubber cushions could crack, allowing the air intake duct to fall off of the truck increasing the risk of crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace all of the air intake duct rubber cushions with components manufactured to proper specifications. This remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about march 15, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
- The problem
- Daimler trucks is recalling 146 my 2008 sterling 360 trucks. Improperly aligned bolt holes on the turbocharger mounting bracket may lead to cracking in the turbocharger housing.
- The risk
- Exhaust gases can be released from the crack in the turbocharger housing, which in the worst case, could potentially lead to a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the installation and the turbocharger bracket will be replaced with a redesigned bracket, which alleviates the bolt hole misalignment. The recall is expected to begin on or before march 13, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Sterling 360: every year compared
All 360 years2008 Sterling 360 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Sterling 360 | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 2008 Sterling Bullet 5500 | 5 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2008 Sterling Acterra | 1 | 13 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Sterling A-Line | 1 | 11 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Sterling Bullet | 1 | 5 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2008 Sterling 360
Does the 2008 Sterling 360 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Sterling 360: service brakes, hydraulic (June 2010); equipment (November 2009); diesel (August 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2008 Sterling 360 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 Sterling 360 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Sterling 360 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2008 Sterling 360 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data