- The problem
- On certain trucks and motor home chassis, the top flange of the front axle i-beam may fatigue and fracture.
- The risk
- Driver may experience loss control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle assembly. The recall began on march 15, 2006, for phase i. Phase 2 will begin during august 2006. This recall is being conducted in two phases. Phase I will replace the complete axle assembly; and phase ii will replace the axle beam and steering knuckles. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Sterling LT Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Sterling LT with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2005 for the axle assembly. For comparison, the 2007 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical LT year, for its age
#433 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Sterling LT problems
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2006 Sterling LT 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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2006 Sterling LT
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I am writing to inform you that there is a safety problem with the hendrickson haulmax suspension used on medium and heavy duty trucks. In my case the bolster springs began to lean to one side of my truck, and the bolts on the whole suspension would never stay tight. When the vehicle was taken to the garage to be fixed it was noticed that the walking beams on the truck were in an unsafe condition and the whole suspension need to be replaced. The company I lease on to has four trucks with this suspension and they...
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are all doing the same thing, in fact one of them the suspension totally collapsed on 9/6/07 and is now in the shop getting repaired. I was also informed by a fellow driver that the company he hauls for has some trucks with this suspension and two of them the walking beams broke in half while the trucks were going down the road at 70 mph, resulting in lose of control of the vehicle. Hendrickson redesigned the bolsters but the walking beam are still the same type. Eventually people will get killed when a walking beam breaks in half and the truck kills them. Something really needs to be done before that happens. *Tr
Sterling LT: every year compared
All LT years2006 Sterling LT vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Sterling LT | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2006 Sterling Acterra | 2 | 7 | D | 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 2006 Sterling LT
Does the 2006 Sterling LT have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Sterling LT: axle assembly (December 2005). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Sterling LT?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Sterling LT had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 7, 2007 and the latest on September 7, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Sterling LT a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Sterling LT 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 LT years have the most complaints?
2000 (2), 2006 (1). See every Sterling LT year compared.
What should I do if my 2006 Sterling LT 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