2012 Sterling A-Line problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2011-09-08 · campaign 11V465000 · 4,444 vehicles
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA, CORONADO AND STERLING A-LINE VEHICLES BUILT WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2011. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUS
Risk: IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ESC MODULE WITH THE APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE VERSION AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE MAILED ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 21, 2011. THE DATE FOR AVAILABILITY OF THE FINAL REMEDY IS SUBJECT TO VALIDATION TESTING AND PARTS AVAILABILITY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.
Service bulletins (178)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2019-02-28 · sbh00022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
reminder: paper service bulletin mailings are discontinued
Equipment:other:labels 2018-05-01 · sp00004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sp00004 replacing gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) certification labels
Equipment:other:labels 2018-05-01 · sbh0006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sbh0006 replacing gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) certification labels
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2018-02-26 · sbh8317 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sbh8317 use only specified hardware for ac compressors
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2018-02-26 · sbh5461 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sbh5461 sudden electrical power loss may result from broken mega fuse
Equipment 2017-12-18 · 17TL28 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
17tl28 fuel injector removal tool dsn930e17004
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.