Most complained-about Sterling models
Sterling models
| Model | Recalls | Owner complaints | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Acterra | 109 | 7 | 2012 |
| Sterling L-Line | 71 | 7 | 2010 |
| Sterling Bullet 5500 | 2 | 6 | 2009 |
| Sterling 360 | 8 | 3 | 2009 |
| Sterling 827 | 0 | 3 | 1991 |
| Sterling A-Line | 64 | 3 | 2012 |
| Sterling LT | 5 | 3 | 2007 |
| Sterling Sterling | 1 | 2 | 2002 |
| Sterling 825 | 0 | 1 | 1999 |
| Sterling 8500 | 24 | 1 | 2012 |
| Sterling 9500 | 38 | 1 | 2013 |
| Sterling Bullet | 9 | 1 | 2009 |
| Sterling Cargo | 4 | 1 | 2007 |
| Sterling HX | 2 | 1 | 2004 |
| Sterling LT9500 | 5 | 1 | 2008 |
| Sterling Tractor | 0 | 1 | 1999 |
| Sterling 7500 | 14 | 0 | 2012 |
| Sterling A9500 | 2 | 0 | 2008 |
| Sterling AT | 2 | 0 | 2007 |
| Sterling AT9500 | 4 | 0 | 2007 |
| Sterling Bullet 4500 | 2 | 0 | 2009 |
| Sterling Century | 1 | 0 | 2006 |
| Sterling Condor | 14 | 0 | 2007 |
| Sterling HX L-Line | 3 | 0 | 2007 |
| Sterling L | 1 | 0 | 2007 |
| Sterling L7500 | 1 | 0 | 2007 |
| Sterling L8500 | 2 | 0 | 2007 |
| Sterling L9500 | 5 | 0 | 2008 |
| Sterling LT 8500 | 12 | 0 | 2015 |
| Sterling LT7500 | 2 | 0 | 2007 |
Latest Sterling recalls
Rear reflective tape may be hidden, reducing visibility to other drivers
Freightliner Business Class M2 2006–2021Freightliner Columbia 2006–2020Freightliner Cascadia 2008–2021+9 more models
Insufficient air brake reservoir may reduce braking, raising crash risk
Freightliner M2 2005–2017Freightliner Cascadia 2013–2019Freightliner 108SD 2013–2018+17 more models
Engine oil leak can cause a fire in heavy trucks
Freightliner 114SD 2007–2016Freightliner M2 2007–2016Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX 2011–2015+1 more model