2007 Sterling Acterra: recalls and complaints

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• 19V37000014 May 2019Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank
• 11V45500031 Aug 2011Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
• 10V4720008 Oct 2010Engine and Engine Cooling
• 10V34100027 Jul 2010Engine and Engine Cooling
• 08V13700025 Mar 2008Power Train / Axle Assembly
• 07V53000013 Nov 2007Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
• 07V3330001 Aug 2007Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
• 07V31600024 Jul 2007Suspension / Rear
• 07V30600018 Jul 2007Steering
• 07V30200016 Jul 2007Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
• 06V20500012 Jun 2006Parking Brake / Conventional / Air

1. 19V370000Received 14 May 2019. 741 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500, and LT9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add air reservoir capacity to the affected vehicles. Owner letters were mailed on November 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-815.

   Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-815. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Jun 2021.

2. 11V455000Received 31 Aug 2011. 43 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks north america is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2012 freightliner m2, sterling acterra, 7500 & 8500, and thomas built hdx vehicles manufactured from june 23, 2004, through march 15, 2011, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. The safety recall began on september 12, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 10C-5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Sep 2011.

3. 10V472000Received 8 Oct 2010. 58 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 freightliner business class m2, custom chassis mt45, s2 chassis, and stering acterra vehicles manufactured from october 5, 2006, through may 24, 2010, equipped with EPA 2007 mbe 900 detroit diesel engines. Engine software may not react properly to certain aftermarket treatment device fault codes. The software may unnecessarily shutdown a vehicle or may fail to shutdown a vehicle with an aftermarket device over-temp fault.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Unexpected shutdown of a vehicle may increase the risk of a crash. Overheating of the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown may result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. The safety recall began on december 30, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 10C-6. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Dec 2010.

4. 10V341000Received 27 Jul 2010. 5,743 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 freightliner, fccc, sterling, and western star heavy trucks manufactured from september 5, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 29, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 10C-5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Jul 2011.

5. 08V137000Received 25 Mar 2008. 28,764 units.

   Power Train / Axle Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks is recalling 28,764 my 2001 through 2008 fccc b2 and fs65 school bus chassis, fccc fb65 conventional buses, and sterling acterra, freightliner fln, and business class m2 heavy trucks, built from january 26, 2000, through march 24, 2008, manufactured with arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 through 8,000 pound front axles utilizing a four piece spindle-nut set. These axle assemblies may have been produced with a thin spindle nut which may lead to incorrect end play, cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Continued operation may lead to wheel separation and possibly a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks will notify owners and will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 8, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-527. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jan 2009.

6. 07V530000Received 13 Nov 2007. 38,000 units.

   Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain truck-tractors equipped with holland simplex se or se II fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. Corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. When the occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. The recall began on january 3, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-514. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jan 2008.

7. 07V333000Received 1 Aug 2007. 1,042 units.

   Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks built with axilok rear wheel spindle nuts, the nuts may have been improperly installed, with one or both locking clip tabs not properly engaged or damaged.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This may reduce the nut's ability to resist rotation, potentially allowing the nut to back off and the dual wheel set to separate from the vehicle, resulting in a crash without prior warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the axilok nuts for locking clip engagement or damage. They will be adjusted or replaced free of charge. The recall began on august 10, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-507. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Aug 2007.

8. 07V316000Received 24 Jul 2007. 1,200 units.

   Suspension / Rear

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks equipped with tuftrac rear suspensions, the center casting brackets may be out of specification. An out of square casting may have unacceptable stress in the bracket when it is installed and may cause it to crack in service.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The drive axle may not be held in position if a cracked bracket fractures completely. This will affect vehicle control and may cause a crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and castings that are out of specification will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on december 12, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-502. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Dec 2007.

9. 07V306000Received 18 Jul 2007. 18,000 units.

   Steering

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Freightliner is recalling certain school bus chassis, heavy trucks, van chassis, RV motorhome chassis manufactured from january 5 to may 17, 2007, equipped with axle alliance company (aac) front axles. During the front axle assembly, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under tightened.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Thomas built will notify owners, inspect the fasteners, and replace the steering arm if necessary. The recall began on december 21, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-501. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Dec 2007.

10. 07V302000Received 16 Jul 2007. 75,000 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. Also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-504. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Jan 2008.

11. 06V205000Received 12 Jun 2006. 5,243 units.

    Parking Brake / Conventional / Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Certain heavy trucks, shuttle buses, and school buses equipped with bendix modulated spring brake valves. A defect in the modulated spring brake valve casting may cause an intermittent delay in the application of the park brake.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The vehicle may rollaway without warning, possibly causing personal injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Freightliner will notify owners and replace the defective valves free of charge. The recall began on june 28, 2006 to freightliner, sterling, and fccc owners. Thomas built mailed letters to owners beginning july 27, 2006. This recall has been superseded (replaced) by recall 07v302 (fl-504).

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-477. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jun 2006.

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11. 20045
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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2007 Sterling Acterra?

173,834 units in 11 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. 11 of them name the 2007 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2007 Sterling Acterra open?

No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.