2002 STERLING A LINE
1 recalls — 0 complaints — 17 TSBs
02V337000 Dec 17, 2002
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCK-TRACTOR MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONMET SIMPLEX STATIONARY OR SLIDING FIFTH-WHEEL, THE CLINCH PINS THAT RETAIN THE FIFTH-WHEEL PIVOT PINS MAY NOT BE FULLY INSTALLED.
Consequence
THE FIFTH WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FIFTH WHEEL TO VERIFY THE CORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE CLINCH PIN AND PIVOT PIN. MISSING PINS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REM... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2002 STERLING A LINE
17 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 2 |
| 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 1 |
sbh0006
May 1, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
If a GVWR certification label is lost or damaged, Freightliner will supply a duplicate label. Log on to DTNAConnect.com and under "DTNAConnect Resources", select the "Tool and Services" plus sign. Select "Request for Certification Labl or
SB-49-11
Jan 1, 2012
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
STERLING: IF A FAILED EXHAUST BELLOWS ON AN EPA07 ENGINE INSTALLATION, REPLACE IT WITH A NEW STYLE BELLOWS, AND TWO NEW MATCHING CLAMPS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 4/24/12. *PE
SSB-88-10
Aug 1, 2011
162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
STERLING: AFTERMARKET HOOD WITH PIVOT BRACKET MOUNTING MODIFICATION CHANGES. *PE
SSB-88-10
Aug 1, 2011
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
STERLING: AFTERMARKET HOOD WITH PIVOT BRACKET MOUNTING MODIFICATION CHANGES. *PE
SB-49-13
Mar 1, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DAIMLER TRUCKS: THERE ARE NEW CGI BELLOWS, BECAUSE THE CURRENT ONES ARE PRONE TO FAILURE. *RM
SB-31-4
Dec 1, 2010
020000 SUSPENSION
STERLING TRUCK: AIRLINER SUSPENSION SIX PIECE BOLTED SERVICE CROSSMEMBER. SIX PIECE BOLTED SERVICE CROSS MEMBERS ARE AN IMPROVED, MORE DURABLE SERVICE REPLACEMENT FOR FIVE PIECE WELDED CROSS MEMBERS, OR BOLTED FIVE PIECE SERVICE CROSS MEM
SB-09-9
Nov 1, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
STERLING (FREIGHTLINER): AIR COMPRESSOR ADAPTOR BREAKAGE. ON CERTAIN L AND A LINE TRUCKS, WITH MBE4000 ENGINES AND BOM 189-C03367, THE RIGID CONNECTION BETWEEN THE MOLDED AIR INTAKE DUCT AND AIR COMPRESSOR INLET LINE MAY CAUSE THE AIR COM
SB-26-16
Nov 1, 2010
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
STERLING (FREIGHTLINER): NEW TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINE CLAMPS. EPA07 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A WATER TO OIL TRANSMISSION COOLER IN THE RADIATOR END TANK (DATA CODE 370-015), NEW CLAMPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINES. NEW CLA
SB-49-12
Oct 1, 2010
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
STERLING: EXHAUST STACK CLAMP FAILURE, EPA07 VERTICAL ATD. A DUAL BAND EXHAUST STACK CLAMP, PART NO. 04-20289-000, FAILS ON AN EPA07 VEHICLE WITH A VERTICAL ATD, REPLACE IT WITH SINGLE BAND CLAMP PART NO. 04-29313-500. NO MODEL YEARS LIS
SB-49-12
Oct 1, 2010
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
STERLING: EXHAUST STACK CLAMP FAILURE, EPA07 VERTICAL ATD. A DUAL BAND EXHAUST STACK CLAMP, PART NO. 04-20289-000, FAILS ON AN EPA07 VEHICLE WITH A VERTICAL ATD, REPLACE IT WITH SINGLE BAND CLAMP PART NO. 04-29313-500. NO MODEL YEARS LIS
SB-88-7
Jun 1, 2009
162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
STERLING TRUCK: ON SOME TRUCKS, CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LOWER GRILLE FASCIA AND THE HOOD HINGE CROSSBAR MIGHT NOT BE ADEQUATE, CAUSING PAINT TO BE WORN AWAY AND RUST TO FORM. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-09-8
Apr 1, 2009
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
STERLING TRUCK: CHARGE AIR COOLER TUBE AND CONVOLUTED HOSE REPLACEMENT. HOSES MAY HAVE A REDUCED SERVICE LIFE DUE TO THE LENGTH OF THE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) INLET AND OUTLET AIR PIPING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-09-8
Apr 1, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
STERLING TRUCK: CHARGE AIR COOLER TUBE AND CONVOLUTED HOSE REPLACEMENT. HOSES MAY HAVE A REDUCED SERVICE LIFE DUE TO THE LENGTH OF THE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) INLET AND OUTLET AIR PIPING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-32-16
Feb 1, 2009
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
STERLING: SOME BARKSDALE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVES HAVE BEEN RETURNED FOR WARRANTY BECAUSE FOUR BOLTS IN THE VALVE HOUSING WERE OVERTIGHTENED, OFTEN, ENOUGH TO CRACK THE VALVE HOUSING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-32-16
Feb 1, 2009
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
STERLING: SOME BARKSDALE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVES HAVE BEEN RETURNED FOR WARRANTY BECAUSE FOUR BOLTS IN THE VALVE HOUSING WERE OVERTIGHTENED, OFTEN, ENOUGH TO CRACK THE VALVE HOUSING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-32-16
Feb 1, 2009
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
STERLING: SOME BARKSDALE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVES HAVE BEEN RETURNED FOR WARRANTY BECAUSE FOUR BOLTS IN THE VALVE HOUSING WERE OVERTIGHTENED, OFTEN, ENOUGH TO CRACK THE VALVE HOUSING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
54-56
Apr 1, 2008
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE WHEN THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED. AFFECTS CERTAIN STERLING A-LINE, L-LINE AND ACTERRA VEHICLES BUILT AFTER FEBRUARY 23, 2001. *PE
STERLING A LINE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the STERLING A LINE across all model years (1998–2002).
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Total Recalls
1
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths