CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Sterling L-Line has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Diesel (2 reports).
2007 Sterling L-Line recalls
Most common 2007 Sterling L-Line problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 STERLING L-LINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DIESEL FUEL LINE WAS LEAKING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRUCK WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V113000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FUEL LINE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 219,212. THE CONSUMER STATED INITIALLY THE FUEL LEAKS WERE PREDOMINATELY FROM CRACKED HIGH PRESSURE STEEL LINES LEADING TO THE FUEL INJECTOR. THE CONSUMER STATED HE FIRST EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE TRUCKS BY DETROIT DIESEL IN 2005. UPDATED EVOQ 01/31/11 UPDA
BLOWN MICHELIN STEER TIRE THAT WAS 3 MONTHS OLD. HAD ABOUT 35,000 MILES ON THIS TIRE. I STILL HAVE TIRE. HEARD OF ALOT OF MISHAPS WITH THIS SAME TYPE AND SIZE OF TIRE. I THOUGHT I WAS GONNA DIE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. HAPPENED ON SEPT 28 2010. *TR
WE HAVE 6 STERLING TRUCKS AFFECTED BY RECALL #08V-113. WE HAVE HAD TWO OF OUR TRUCKS EXPERIENCE A FAILURE IN THE FUEL LINES, SPRAYING DIESEL FUEL ALL OVER THE ROAD BEHIND US, PAYING FOR SEVERAL CAR WASHES FOR CARS FOLLOWING US AND PAYING FOR AFTER HOURS ROAD SIDE REPAIRS. DETROIT DIESELS RECALL NOTICE STATES TO CONTACT THEM TO BE RE-IMBURSED. WHEN WE CALLED THE NUMBER LISTED, THE RECORDING STATES THEY WILL NOT RE-IMBURSE FOR THESE REPAIRS. *TR
2007 Sterling L-Line questions
Does the 2007 Sterling L-Line have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2007 Sterling L-Line: Fuel System, Diesel; Fuel System, Other; Engine And Engine Cooling; Fuel System, Diesel; Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Sterling L-Line?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Diesel (2), Steering (1), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Sterling L-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.