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2001 Sterling L-Line Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2001 Sterling L-Line, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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2 safety recalls for the 2001 Sterling L-Line

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Fan (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 05V126000 Reported 3,568 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER LLC

    On certain trucks and fire trucks equipped with kys 4735-43782-02 engine cooling fans and built on caterpillar 3126, c7, mbe906, mbe926, or cummins isc engines, the steel fan insert on the cooling fans can crack.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan free of charge. The recall began on june 8, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

  2. Hub (suspension)

    NHTSA 03V112000 Reported 5,716 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2001 Sterling L-Line have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 136,817 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“2001 sterling lt9513 passenger side dashboard and fuse panel supports breaking loose resulting in electrical shorts. Driving on interstate 76 east bound aprox. 2 miles from the rt. 8 interchange when”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 17, 2009 · Electrical system

Compare Sterling L-Line model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Sterling L-Line model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1998 Sterling L-Line50
1999 Sterling L-Line50
2000 Sterling L-Line30
2001 Sterling L-Line21
2002 Sterling L-Line20
2003 Sterling L-Line31
2004 Sterling L-Line80
2005 Sterling L-Line81
2006 Sterling L-Line90
2007 Sterling L-Line83
2008 Sterling L-Line110
2009 Sterling L-Line51
2010 Sterling L-Line20

Checking a specific 2001 Sterling L-Line

How do I know if my 2001 Sterling L-Line 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2001 Sterling L-Line; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 03V112000).

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

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.