- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Sterling L-Line Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 Sterling L-Line have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2005 for the fan.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical L-Line year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 Sterling L-Line recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 2002 Sterling L-Line yet
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 L-Line: every year compared
All L-Line years2002 Sterling L-Line vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Sterling L-Line | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2002 Sterling Acterra | 1 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Sterling Sterling | 1 | 0 | B | 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 2002 Sterling L-Line
Does the 2002 Sterling L-Line have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Sterling L-Line: fan (March 2005). 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 2002 Sterling L-Line had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 Sterling L-Line a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 95 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Sterling L-Line 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.
Which Sterling L-Line years have the most complaints?
2007 (3), 2001 (1), 2003 (1). See every Sterling L-Line year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Sterling L-Line 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