2002 Sterling Acterra Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 2002 Sterling Acterra has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

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

6Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2002 Sterling Acterra recalls

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Recall 08V137Mar 25, 200828,764 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Recall 05V126Mar 30, 20053,568 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing

Recall 04V272Jun 7, 20049,602 vehicles affected

Power Train:Driveline

Recall 02V336Dec 13, 2002145 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Recall 02V318002Dec 3, 20022,616 vehicles affected

Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable

Recall 02V108001Apr 10, 2002548 vehicles affected

Most common 2002 Sterling Acterra problems

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

Problem areaReports
Visibility1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Suspension1
Exterior Lighting1

What owners report

2004-06-24, Visibility
WHEN DRIVING WITH THE LIGHTS ON, AFTER 15 MINUTES TO 1 HOUR, THE TAIL LIGHTS AND THE BOX LIGHTS WENT OFF. THE HEADLIGHTS STAYED ON, WHEN TURNED OFF, THEY WOULD COME ON AGAIN AND WOULD STAY ON FOR 10 MINUTES AND THE TAIL LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF AGAIN AND THE HEAD LIGHTS WOULD STAY ON. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE INTERMITTENT AND THE WASHER FLUID WOULD COME ON BY ITSELF. THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS WERE INTERMITTENT. SEVERAL MECHANICS SUGGESTED THAT THE 15 WATT FUSES WOULD GET TOO HOT. THE REAR TRANSAXLE SEAL LEAKED. *SC

2002 Sterling Acterra questions

Does the 2002 Sterling Acterra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2002 Sterling Acterra: Power Train:Axle Assembly; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan; Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing; Power Train:Driveline; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Sterling Acterra?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (1), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Sterling Acterra 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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