2008 Sterling A-Line Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

11 safety recalls on file

The 2008 Sterling A-Line has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (1 report).

11Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2008 Sterling A-Line recalls

Fuel System, Diesel

Recall 11V478Sep 16, 201173,500 vehicles affected

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

Recall 11V465Sep 8, 20114,444 vehicles affected

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables

Recall 11V330Jun 21, 201148,170 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 09V366Sep 23, 200925,362 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Recall 09V087Mar 13, 200914 vehicles affected

Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector

Recall 07V592Dec 21, 2007220 vehicles affected

Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly

Recall 07V530Nov 13, 200738,000 vehicles affected

Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Recall 07V333Aug 1, 20071,042 vehicles affected

Suspension:Rear

Recall 07V316Jul 24, 20071,200 vehicles affected

Steering

Recall 07V306Jul 18, 200718,000 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve

Recall 07V302Jul 16, 200775,000 vehicles affected

Most common 2008 Sterling A-Line problems

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

Problem areaReports
Steering1

What owners report

2008-04-07, Steering
THREE WEEKS AGO OUR COMPANY PURCHASED TWO STERLING BULLIETS FROM JENKINS DIESEL IN SPRINGFIELD MO WHEN OUR DRIVERS BROUGHT THE TRUCKS IN THEY STATED THE TRUCKS WERE HARD TO HANDLE, AS THESE WERE CAB AND CHASSIS UNITS THE DEALER SAID WHEN WE PUT THE BEDS ON THEY WOULD BE FINE. WE OUTFITTED A BED ON THE FIRST TRUCK AND MADE A TRIP (1900) MILES THESE TWO DRIVER'S WERE EXHAUSTED WHEN THEY RETURNED. THE TRUCK WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO KEEP ON THE ROAD. WE CALLED THE DEALER AND HE PICKED THE TRUCK THAT DAY, THEY HAVE NOW HAD IT FOR TEN DAYS AND THE THERE RESPONSE IS WE HAVE MADE SOME IMPROVEMENT TO THE WAY IT HANDLES BUT NO NEAR ENOUGH. THESE TRUCKS ARE BRAND NEW ON THE MARKET. THE DEALER HAS AGREED

2008 Sterling A-Line questions

Does the 2008 Sterling A-Line have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2008 Sterling A-Line: Fuel System, Diesel; Electronic Stability Control (Esc); Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables; Engine And Engine Cooling; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Sterling A-Line?

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

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 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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