5
recalls
The Sterling 8500 has 5 recalls covering 35,498 vehicles as reported; model year 2010 is covered by the most (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2010: 5
Units affected
35K
As reported
Overall stars
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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 Sterling 8500 by component
- Engine and engine cooling3 · 24K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 10K units
- Service brakes, air1 · 1,460 units
Sterling 8500 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2011 | Freightliner M2; Sterling 7500, 8500, Acterra and 1 more (2005-2012): Engine and engine coolingNo. 11V455000 | Fire | 43 |
| Jul 27, 2010 | Fccc S2; Freightliner Cascadia, Century, Columbia and 7 more (2007-2011): Engine and engine coolingNo. 10V341000 | Fire | 5,743 |
| Oct 8, 2009 | Freightliner Cascadia, Century, Columbia; Sterling 8500 and 2 more (2007-2010): Engine and engine coolingNo. 09V400000 | Fire | 18,067 |
| Oct 6, 2009 | Freightliner Cascadia, Century, Columbia, FLD and 3 more (2006-2010): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 09V391000 | Fire | 10,185 |
| Jun 12, 2009 | Fccc B2; Freightliner Cascadia, Columbia, FLD and 4 more (2009-2010): Service brakes, airNo. 09V220000 | Crash risk | 1,460 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2012 Sterling 8500 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2012 Sterling 8500. 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 Sterling 8500 have?
5 recalls cover the Sterling 8500, for 35,498 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Sterling 8500?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 1 of the 1 safety complaints about the Sterling 8500, then fuel system, gasoline (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.