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Sterling recall statistics

Every NHTSA recall campaign filed against Sterling vehicles: campaign counts, units affected, the most recalled models and the components behind them. Updated weekly, last synced 2026-07-30.

94
Recall campaigns
distinct NHTSA campaigns, all years
31
Models affected
with at least one campaign
943,872
Vehicles affected
manufacturer estimates, summed per campaign
0
Urgent advisories
do-not-drive & park-outside campaigns

Most recalled Sterling models

Sterling models ranked by recall campaign count
Model Campaigns Vehicles
ACTERRA
40
413,013
L-LINE
20
388,050
A-LINE
17
365,999
9500
11
210,271
L LINE
7
33,459
8500
5
35,498
A LINE
5
32,468
BULLET
5
8,010
360
5
5,698
AT9500
3
66,270

Top recalled components

Vehicle components behind Sterling recall campaigns
Component Campaigns
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL 4
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 4
SUSPENSION:REAR 3
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY 3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP 2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2

Latest Sterling recall campaigns

The most recent campaigns reported to NHTSA for Sterling vehicles.

AT9500 2007 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Apr 14, 2020 · 63,175 vehicles

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500...

Campaign 20V214000

ACTERRA 2005 · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

May 14, 2019 · 741 vehicles

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra,...

Campaign 19V370000

BULLET 2008 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Dec 7, 2016 · 235 vehicles

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet 4500 and 5500 cab chassis vehicles manufactured November 1, 2007, to November 7, 2008. The affected vehicles have a 220 a...

Campaign 16V880000

BULLET 5500 2009 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Jun 9, 2016 · 2,601 vehicles

Daimler Trucks of North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet 4500 and 5500 chassis cab vehicles manufactured October 15, 2007, through November 10, 2008. These vehicles are equipped wi...

Campaign 16V418000

BULLET 2009 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Jun 10, 2015 · 2,601 vehicles

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured October 15, 2007, to November 10, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-...

Campaign 15V361000

LT8500 2008 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Jun 3, 2015 · 3,200 vehicles

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2016 Freightliner 114SD and M2 Business Class trucks, 2008-2009 Sterling LT8500 trucks and Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses equip...

Campaign 15V343000

LT8500 2008 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Feb 21, 2014 · 3,258 vehicles

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (Daimler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2015 Freightliner 114SD, Cascadia, M2 Business Class, Sterling LT8500, and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX vehicles manufactured February...

Campaign 14V080000

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