2000 Freightliner Sterling Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sterling years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2000 Freightliner Sterling so far. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2000 Freightliner Sterling recalls (4)
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Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
Problem: On certain truck tractors equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
Risk: If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. Owner notification began november 12, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jost international at 616-846-7700 or by email to [email protected] or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Service brakes, air:controls, pedals and linkages
Problem: Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with certain haldex brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.
Risk: When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace these valves. Owner notification began october 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Suspension
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 and 800 series suspension kits. These suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.
Risk: Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. Owner notification began march 14, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Service brakes, air:antilock
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Risk: This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the abs ecu.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Abs corrosion extends stopping dist (EA02036) — opened Dec 11, 2002, closed Jan 26, 2004.
Other Freightliner Sterling years
← 1999 Sterling · 2001 Sterling →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Sterling | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Sterling | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Sterling | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 Sterling | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Sterling | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Sterling | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Freightliner Sterling?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Freightliner Sterling?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Freightliner Sterling a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sterling model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.