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2007 Sterling L

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jun 12, 2006
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Sterling L. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 5 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
06V205000

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Jun 12, 2006
5,243 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN HEAVY TRUCKS, SHUTTLE BUSES, AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVES. A DEFECT IN THE MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVE CASTING MAY CAUSE AN INTERMITTENT DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.
The risk: THE VEHICLE MAY ROLLAWAY WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
The remedy: FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE VALVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2006 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FCCC OWNERS. THOMAS BUILT MAILED LETTERS TO OWNERS BEGINNING JULY 27, 2006. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED (REPLACED) BY RECALL 07V302 (FL-504).
FREIGHTLINER LLCManufacturer number FL-477View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

SB-35-10

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

FREIGHTLINER: INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO LUBRICATE THE WHEEL BEARINGS. *RM UPDATED ON 4/27/2012. *JS

SF-447A

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT

DAIMLER TRUCK (FREIGHTLINER): ON RIGHT HAND STEERING ASSIST RAM, WHEN SUSPENSION IS EXTENDED, FULLY, IT MAY CONTACT FRONT SPRING HANGER CASTING, WHICH MAY FRACTURE RAM BALL STUD. WILL REPLACE RIGHT HAND FRONT SPRING HANGER. *PE

SB-35-09

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

FREIGHTLINER LLC: INSTRUCTIONS TO REMOVE, INSPECT AND/OR RESEAL THE LOWER PINION OF THE REAR AXLES. *RM

SB-46-11

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

FREIGHTLINER: PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP WITH A NEW PART. *RM

SB-49-10

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

DAIMLER TRUCKS: CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE TURBOCHARGER OUTLET PIPE. THE REPAIR PROCEDURE IS NOTED. *RM

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.