Engine & cooling

2002 Sterling Acterra Engine problems

No owner has filed a complaint about the 2002 Sterling Acterra's engine & cooling with NHTSA. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Engine recalls for the 2002 Sterling Acterra

Engine and engine cooling: fan

05V126000Mar 30, 20053,568 vehicles affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: This can result in fan breakage, resulting in vehicle damage or personal injury.
The fix: 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.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked 18 hours ago. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

2002 Sterling Acterra Engine problems

Engine recalls for the 2002 Sterling Acterra

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Sterling Acterra engine complaints by year

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