2000 Sterling Acterra: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for the 2000 Sterling Acterra. The newest campaign is 04V272000. NHTSA received the report on 7 Jun 2004. The NHTSA record gives the component Suspension / Front / Wheel Bearing. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 04V272000, in the NHTSA record
The dealers will replace the front axle oil seals and hub cap gaskets on both sides. The recall began september 7, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
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Recall campaigns
17 campaigns, newest first. 162,141 units in total.
- 04V272000Suspension / Front / Wheel Bearing
- 03V112000Suspension / Front / Hub
- 02V336000Power Train / Driveline
- 02V108001Parking Brake / Conventional / Mechanical / Linkage and Cable
- 01V363000Suspension / Rear
- 01V140007Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
- 01V189001Service Brakes, Air / Controls, Pedals and Linkages
- 01V167002Suspension
- 01V085001Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components
- 01V029000Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Windshield / Electrical Heating Element
- 01V028000Interior Lighting
- 00V294000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- 00V172000Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
- 00V229001Power Train / Automatic Transmission
- 00V232002Service Brakes, Air / Antilock
- 00V224000Suspension / Front / Wheel Bearing
- 00V190001Wheels / Rim
04V272000Received . 9,602 units.
Suspension / Front / Wheel Bearing
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain trucks built with 8,000 or 6,000 pound front axles and four-piece spindle nut sets, premature front ,wheel bearing wear may be caused by inconsistent bearing endplay adjustment.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The dealers will replace the front axle oil seals and hub cap gaskets on both sides. The recall began september 7, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-424. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
03V112000Received . 5,716 units.
Suspension / Front / Hub
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace both front hubs. Owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-407. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
02V336000Received . 145 units.
Power Train / Driveline
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain heavy trucks, the cast output yoke on the mercedes-benz transmissions could fracture on vehicle with 1610 or 16t series drivelines.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If pieces of the yoke separate, the debris can represent a potential hzard to people outside the vheicle and to other passing vehicles.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the cast transmission output yoke with a forged part. Owner notification began on january 30, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-405. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
02V108001Received . 548 units.
Parking Brake / Conventional / Mechanical / Linkage and Cable
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain trucks equipped with meritor brand 12" x 4" dcm drum parking brake, the bolts used to attach the parking brake assembly to the flange yoke are too large and can interfere with the proper engagement of the braking system and possibly disengage.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Improper engagement of the parking brake could result in the vehicle rolling away without prior warning possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the attaching bolts with the correct size bolts free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin during october 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-395.
01V363000Received . 219 units.
Suspension / Rear
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain trucks, the welds that attach the rear suspension control rod brackets to the axle housing may not meet specifications.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A weld could fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the rear suspension bracket welds to determine if they meet specifications and re-weld if necessary. Owner notification began july 31, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-388. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
01V140007Received . 75,000 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began november 8, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
01V189001Received . 4,400 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Controls, Pedals and Linkages
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with certain haldex brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace these valves. Owner notification began october 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-380. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
01V167002Received . 222 units.
Suspension
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 and 800 series suspension kits. These suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. Owner notification began march 14, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-379. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
01V085001Received . 1,350 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes and a durapark park brake system manufactured by arvinmeritor. Air is entering the hydraulic rear brake cylinders through an unknown path and the rear self-adjusting brakes may not be operating properly.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This results in spongy or soft feel to the brake pedal and a loss of rear braking capability.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will remove and replace the ABS ECU and inspect the brake pedal for proper travel. If excessive travel is detected, the brake system will be bled and rear brakes adjusted. As an interim measure, freightliner will notify all owners to have their vehicles inspected to assure proper function of the brake system. This will include adjusting and bleeding the brakes. Also, owners will be instructed that on a regular basis they should do several hard brake applications while stopped. This will exercise the self-adjusting system and if they observe a low or spongy brake pedal they will be instructed to take their vehicle in for additional service. Owner notification began march 21, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-285. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
01V029000Received . 2,858 units.
Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Windshield / Electrical Heating Element
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. An undersized ground wire for the defroster blower motor switch can cause the switch to overheat and fail.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This results in a loss of the defrosting system.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the defroster blower motor switch ground wire. Owner notification began may 21, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-280. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
01V028000Received . 2,700 units.
Interior Lighting
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. Incorrect wiring of the instrument lighting dimmer switch can cause it to fail.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This can result in a loss of the instrument cluster lighting.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will correct the wiring for the instrument lighting dimmer switch. Owner notification began may 29, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-279. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
00V294000Received . 290 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A support clamp was omitted from the front axle hydraulic brake line from the chassis to the brake.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The brake line could come loose resulting in the risk of brake fluid leakage, increasing the stopping distances for the vehicle.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a support clamp on the front axle hydraulic brake lines.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-273. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
00V172000Received . 22,499 units.
Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The upper steering column pinch bolt may not have been properly torqued.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loss of steering control can occur if the bolt falls out.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the upper steering column pinch bolt for correct torque and re-torque if necessary.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-263. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
00V229001Received . 594 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks, shuttle buses, transit buses and step vans equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. These transmissions can experience park pawl to rear cover interference due to an out of flatness condition.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This could cause non-engagement of the park pawl when the transmission shift selector is moved to the park position, resulting in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Allison transmission is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will remove the transmission from the vehicle, replace the park pawl, and reinstall the transmission in the vehicle. Owner notification is expected to begin during september 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact allison at 1-800-252-5283 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-267.
00V232002Received . 35,405 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Antilock
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-266. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
00V224000Received . 450 units.
Suspension / Front / Wheel Bearing
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with arvinmeritor mfs-8 series front axle assemblies. The wheel bearing nut adjustment assembly may 1) restrict a complete lubrication fill at assembly and/or 2) shear the spindle perforated washer's locking tab (located in the inside diameter of the washer) when tightened. If the washer tab is sheared, tightening of the outer spindle nut may cause the bearings to be excessively preloaded rather than the intended .001" - .005" end play. Either of these conditions may cause premature wheel bearing failure.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A premature wheel bearing failure could result in separation of the wheel assembly from the vehicle and result in loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will remove and replace the front axle spindle nuts and washers with a redesigned system.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-265. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
00V190001Received . 143 units.
Wheels / Rim
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with accuride 22.5 x 8.25 15 tubeless demountable rims, part no. 32051. Certain rims contain a non-fusion area in the butt-weld of the mounting ring. Under certain circumstances, the defect could develop into a crack on the mounting ring.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Over time, the crack could propagate and if not heeded, could result in mounting ring failure, potentially causing the rim to separate from the vehicle.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Accuride will inspect and replace the defective or suspect wheel rims.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-262.
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Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
| Number | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ07003 | Recall query | FRONT WHEEL SEPARATION | Suspension / Front / Hub | 5 Dec 2007 | 26 Mar 2008 | 08V137000 |
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2000 Sterling ActerraThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2000 Sterling Acterra: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/sterling/acterra/2000/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 15 May 2019
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2000 Sterling Acterra?
- 162,141 units in 17 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Sterling Acterra have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 40 recall campaigns for the Sterling Acterra, model years 1994 to 2012. 17 of them name the 2000 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2000 Sterling Acterra open?
- No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.