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.
1998-2002 · 5 model years
Sterling A Line Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Sterling A Line across 5 model years, and it has 5 recalls. The 1999 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the suspension.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
A Line complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common A Line problems
Sterling A Line recalls 5
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.
Vehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a...
Vehicle description: conventional heavy duty trucks. The tie rod cross tubes could fracture due to fatigue caused by a system resonance.
Vehicle description: heavy duty truck models with 111", 113", and 122" cabs. The fuel tank steps can develop fatigue cracks due to excessive overhang.
Latest A Line complaints
No summary listed for above vehicle. *Ak (tiresize: 295/75r22.)
Questions about the Sterling A Line
Which Sterling A Line years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1999 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1999 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Which Sterling A Line years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Sterling A Line problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the suspension (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Sterling A Line have?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls across all Sterling A Line model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data