Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the...
2001-2010 · 10 model years
Sterling L-Line Problems by year
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Sterling L-Line across 10 model years, and it has 20 recalls. The 2007 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3), while 2001 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the steering.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 20
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
L-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 L-Line problems
Sterling L-Line recalls 20
Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from...
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 sterling l-line vehicles configured with car hauler bodies and chassis, and equipped with epa04 mbe4000 engines with a fuel filter mounted at the rear of the engine, manufactured from september 13...
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 freightliner business class m2, sterling acterra, a-line, and l-line heavy trucks manufactured from september 8, 2008 through april 20, 2009 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering...
Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Caterpillar is recalling 14 my 2008-2009 sterling a-line & l-line trucks equipped with caterpillar engine. The aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particular filter.
Daimler trucks is recalling 2 my 2008-2009 freightliner columbia and sterling l-line trucks equipped with caterpillar c7, c9, c13 and c15 diesel engines. Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the...
Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling 24,650 school and non-school buses, motor home chassis, and trucks manufactured from march 9, 2004 through august 18, 2006, equipped with epa04 certified mbe900 engines, manufactured by detroit diesel between...
Daimler trucks is recalling 900 my 2008 freightliner argosy, argosy rhd, cascadia, columbia, century st, coronado, sterling acterra, l-line and western star 4900 trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves. The molded valve body has an incorrect...
Daimler trucks is recalling 62,000 my 2005-2007 freightliner business class, century class, columbia, coronado, fld, classic, sterling a-line, l-line, and western star 4900 trucks. A fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel.
On certain trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition.
On certain truck-tractors equipped with holland simplex se or se ii fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. Corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind...
Latest L-Line complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 sterling l8-500 equipped with a little falls machine inc. Snow plow, model number pr-114. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds. The plow feet fell off. The weight was approximately 65lbs/ the manufacturer was notified and offered no resolution. The incident happened to four of his eight plows. Updated 06/10/14 ma
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 sterling l-line. The contact stated that the diesel fuel line was leaking. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the truck was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 08v113000 (fuel system, diesel). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the fuel line was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 219,212. The consumer stated initially the fuel leaks were predominately from cracked high pressure steel...
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lines leading to the fuel injector. The consumer stated he first experienced the problem shortly after purchasing the trucks by detroit diesel in 2005. Updated evoq 01/31/11 updated 02/17/11*lj updated 05/09/11
Blown michelin steer tire that was 3 months old. Had about 35,000 miles on this tire. I still have tire. Heard of alot of mishaps with this same type and size of tire. I thought I was gonna die when this happened. Happened on sept 28 2010. *Tr
2001 Sterling lt9513 passenger side dashboard and fuse panel supports breaking loose resulting in electrical shorts. Driving on interstate 76 east bound aprox. 2 Miles from the rt. 8 Interchange when we hit a " pot hole " a large snap sound followed but the lose of my head lights and heater. I exited the freeway and inspected the fuse panel. The panel had snapped out of place and along with that the supports holding the dash board had also broke. The next day I called a few businesses that I deal with and...
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asked if they ever had any problems. I called 5 businesses that owned the same model truck ranging from 1999-2006 they also had similar problems. The dash boards in all 5 trucks had broke on the passenger side. The estimated cost to fix this is 2500 $ and if not fixed can leave a truck with out power going down the highway. The only thing the trucks have in common is the manufacture and that is why I am filling this complaint, others will follow now that this seems more like " bad design" rather then luck. Please contact me if needed. *Tr
We have 6 sterling trucks affected by recall #08v-113. We have had two of our trucks experience a failure in the fuel lines, spraying diesel fuel all over the road behind us, paying for several car washes for cars following us and paying for after hours road side repairs. Detroit diesels recall notice states to contact them to be re-imbursed. When we called the number listed, the recording states they will not re-imburse for these repairs. *Tr
Sterling trucks with tuff-trac rear suspension, the spring mounts on the axles are hitting the truck frame. *Tr
Questions about the Sterling L-Line
Which Sterling L-Line years have the most problems?
Which Sterling L-Line years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Sterling L-Line problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (2), steering (2), suspension (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Sterling L-Line have?
NHTSA lists 20 recalls across all Sterling L-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