NHTSA vehicle safety data

2001 Sterling L-Line Recalls & Complaints

The 2001 Sterling L-Line has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Sterling dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Sterling L-Line. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2001 Sterling L-Line owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Sterling L-Line, describing incidents dated February 12, 2009.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10259156 · Filed February 17, 2009
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…

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ENGINE COOLING FAN/BORG WARNER

NHTSA #05V126000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System — Fan · NHTSA notice

Reported March 30, 2005 · FREIGHTLINER LLC

Potentially affected: 3,568 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign FL-439 · Owners notified June 8, 2005 · Vehicles built January 1, 2001 – December 31, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN FAN BREAKAGE, RESULTING IN VEHICLE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-439.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

FREIGHTLINER/ARVINMERITOR/SKF/FRONT AXLE HUBS

NHTSA #03V112000 · Suspension — Front — Hub · NHTSA notice

Reported March 21, 2003 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 5,716 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign FL-407 · Owners notified September 20, 2003 · Vehicles built August 1, 1998 – February 28, 2001 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT HUBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-407.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2001 Sterling L-Line. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Sterling L-Line.

Electrical System; Structure

ODI #10259156

Incident: February 12, 2009 · Filed: February 17, 2009

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 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

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