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2006 Sterling Lt

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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.
1
Latest Sep 7, 2007
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.
1
Latest Dec 6, 2005
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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2006 Sterling Lt, most frequently naming the suspension category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

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

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Suspension1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

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
05V551000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Dec 6, 2005
500 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 remedy: 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.
FREIGHTLINER LLCManufacturer number FL-467View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Suspension
Filed Sep 7, 2007

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 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

NHTSA ID
10202175
Incident
Jun 20, 2007
Mileage
46,000 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Sterling Lt by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2007010—
2006Viewing110—
2000210—
1999010—
1998010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.