1998 Sterling LT Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 Sterling LT. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 Sterling LT
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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Switch (exterior lighting)
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A loss of the turn signal function can occur due to a turn signal flasher that is not compatible with the turn signal switches that allow the brake lights to override the hazard warning lights. If the hazard warning lights are on and the brake lights are activated, the turn signal flasher senses…
Remedy: Dealers will install a turn signal flasher that is compatible with turn signal switches that allow the brake lights to override the hazard warning lights.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 Sterling LT. 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 LT model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Sterling LT model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Sterling LT | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Sterling LT | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Sterling LT | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 Sterling LT | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Sterling LT | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1998 Sterling LT
How do I know if my 1998 Sterling LT 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 1998 Sterling LT; 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 00V397000).
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.
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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.