2012 Sterling Acterra Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 Sterling Acterra. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 Sterling Acterra
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
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…
Remedy: 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,…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2012 Sterling Acterra. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Sterling Acterra model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Sterling Acterra model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Sterling Acterra | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Sterling Acterra | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Sterling Acterra | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Sterling Acterra | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Sterling Acterra | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Sterling Acterra | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 Sterling Acterra | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 Sterling Acterra | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 Sterling Acterra | 6 | 1 |
| 2003 Sterling Acterra | 4 | 2 |
| 2004 Sterling Acterra | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 Sterling Acterra | 6 | 1 |
| 2006 Sterling Acterra | 7 | 2 |
| 2007 Sterling Acterra | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 Sterling Acterra | 13 | 1 |
| 2009 Sterling Acterra | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 Sterling Acterra | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 Sterling Acterra | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Sterling Acterra | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2012 Sterling Acterra
How do I know if my 2012 Sterling Acterra has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2012 Sterling Acterra; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Sterling dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V455000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Sterling models
- 8277 complaints
- L-Line7 complaints
- Bullet 55006 complaints
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- 3603 complaints
- 8253 complaints
- A-Line3 complaints
- LT3 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.