2009 Sterling 8500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2009 Sterling 8500 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (1 report).

5Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2009 Sterling 8500 recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Recall 11V455Aug 31, 201143 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 10V341Jul 27, 20105,743 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 09V400Oct 8, 200918,067 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 09V391Oct 6, 200910,185 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Quick Release Valve

Recall 09V220Jun 12, 20091,460 vehicles affected

Most common 2009 Sterling 8500 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Fuel System, Gasoline1

What owners report

2011-01-24, Engine And Engine Cooling
THESE THREE TYPES OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 2009 STERLING LNG, 2010 FREIGHTLINER LNG AND KENWORTH LNG 2010 ARE DESIGN TO TRANSPORT LOADS IN AND OUT FROM THE PORT OF LONG BEACH. THESE THREE VEHICLES HAS A TENDENCY TO BE MECHANICALLY PROBLEMATIC BY CONSTANTLY BREAKING DOWN BUT THE MOST CONCERN ISSUE IS THAT THESE VEHICLES HAS A NORMAL FUNCTION IN TURNING OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD WHICH IS DANGEROUS TO OUR PUBLIC. THE COMPANY I WORK FOR HAS AROUND 200 LNG TRUCKS WHICH THEY ALL SUDDENLY TURN OFF ON THE FREEWAY WHILE DRIVING. OUR COMPANY STATE THAT ONLY A 10% OF THE LNG TRUCKS HAVE THIS ISSUE WHICH IS A LIE BECAUSE I DRIVE THIS TRUCKS AND ALL OF MY COLLIES WORKERS HAVE THESE ISSUES. THESE TRUCKS

2009 Sterling 8500 questions

Does the 2009 Sterling 8500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2009 Sterling 8500: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine; Engine And Engine Cooling; Engine And Engine Cooling; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Quick Release Valve. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Sterling 8500?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Sterling 8500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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