2005 Sterling Acterra Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 2005 Sterling Acterra has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

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

6Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2005 Sterling Acterra recalls

Insufficient air brake reservoir may reduce braking, raising crash risk

Recall 19V370May 14, 2019741 vehicles affected

Some heavy trucks may have an air brake reservoir (tank) that is too small to meet federal brake standards.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Recall 11V455Aug 31, 201143 vehicles affected

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

Recall 08V668Dec 17, 200824,650 vehicles affected

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Recall 08V137Mar 25, 200828,764 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve

Recall 07V302Jul 16, 200775,000 vehicles affected

Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle

Recall 05V125Mar 30, 20051,564 vehicles affected

Most common 2005 Sterling Acterra problems

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

Problem areaReports
Power Train1

What owners report

2016-05-28, Power Train
ROD CONNECTING CLUTCH PEDAL TO CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER BROKE, RESULTING IN INABILITY TO SHIFT GEARS OR SAFELY STOP VEHICLE. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN VEHICLE'S LIFE. FIRST TIME HAPPENED IN A PARKING LOT, VERY NEARLY RESULTING IN A COLLISION. LAST TIME HAPPENED IN COMPANY YARD. ALL REPAIRS WERE DONE BY BOYER TRUCKS IN MINNEAPOLIS. LAST REPAIR LASTED 1-1/2 YEARS, 13,000 MILES BEFORE ROD BROKE AGAIN.

2005 Sterling Acterra questions

Does the 2005 Sterling Acterra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2005 Sterling Acterra: Insufficient air brake reservoir may reduce braking, raising crash risk; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine; Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Power Train:Axle Assembly; Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Sterling Acterra?

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

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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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