2001 Freightliner Sterling Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sterling years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2001 Freightliner Sterling so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2001 Freightliner Sterling recalls (1)
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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.
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
← 2000 Sterling · 2002 Sterling →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Sterling | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Sterling | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Sterling | 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 2001 Freightliner Sterling?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Freightliner Sterling?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.