5
recalls
The Freightliner Sterling has 5 recalls covering 42,661 vehicles as reported; model year 2000 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2000: 4
Units affected
43K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Freightliner Sterling by component
- Service brakes, air2 · 40K units
- Suspension2 · 856 units
- Trailer hitches1 · 2,000 units
Freightliner Sterling recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2005 | Freightliner American Lafrance, Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star and 1 more (2004): SuspensionNo. 05V284000 | Fire | 634 |
| Jun 17, 2003 | Freightliner Argosy, Business Class, Business Class M2, Century ST and 10 more (2000): Trailer hitchesNo. 03V227000 | Crash risk | 2,000 |
| Jun 14, 2001 | Freightliner Argosy, Business Class, Century, FLD and 3 more (2000-2001): Service brakes, airNo. 01V189001 | Crash risk | 4,400 |
| May 14, 2001 | Freightliner FLD, FLN, Sterling; Sterling Acterra and 4 more (2000): SuspensionNo. 01V167002 | Crash risk | 222 |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Freightliner Argosy, Business Class, Century, Columbia and 8 more (1997-2000): Service brakes, airNo. 00V232002 | Crash risk | 35,405 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2004 Freightliner Sterling recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2004 Freightliner Sterling. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Freightliner Sterling have?
5 recalls cover the Freightliner Sterling, for 42,661 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, air (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Freightliner Sterling?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 1 of the 3 safety complaints about the Freightliner Sterling, then service brakes, air (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.