2003 Sterling A-Line Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2003 Sterling A-Line has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Diesel (1 report).

2Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your A-Line?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2003 Sterling A-Line recalls

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve

Recall 07V302Jul 16, 200775,000 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Recall 05V126Mar 30, 20053,568 vehicles affected

Most common 2003 Sterling A-Line problems

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

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Diesel1

What owners report

2006-10-12, Fuel System, Diesel
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY BURST WITHOUT WARNING SPRAYING DIESEL FUEL ONTO THE VEHICLE AND THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO PARK THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE FUEL LINES WERE FRACTURED INTO AND NEEDED REPLACED. A NHTSA RECALL, #05V469000 REMEDY REPAIR TO THE ENGINE BY EMC RECALIBRATION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL LIFT PUMP WAS PERFORMED WHICH PERTAINED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM. HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER AN ADDITIONAL REPAIR WITHOUT CHARGE UNDER THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.

2003 Sterling A-Line questions

Does the 2003 Sterling A-Line have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2003 Sterling A-Line: Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Sterling A-Line?

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

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Sterling A-Line 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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