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2009 Sterling 9500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2009 Sterling 9500. It is covered by 10 safety recalls.

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Safety recalls10Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 16, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Sterling 9500 has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

10 recalls

2009 Sterling 9500 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 12V-405 · Aug 16, 2012 · 1,663 vehicles

Risk. Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 11V-146 · Mar 3, 2011 · 2,073 vehicles

Risk. A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 10V-341 · Jul 27, 2010 · 5,743 vehicles

Risk. A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 10V-112 · Mar 23, 2010 · 16 vehicles

Risk. UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 09V-400 · Oct 8, 2009 · 18,067 vehicles

Risk. A SHORT-CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 09V-391 · Oct 6, 2009 · 10,185 vehicles

Risk. IF A DIESEL FUEL LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS FUEL MAY IGNITE ON A HOT ENGINE SURFACE AND/OR FUEL MAY SPILL ON THE ROAD INCREASING THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 09V-390 · Oct 6, 2009 · 2,726 vehicles

Risk. IF A DIESEL FUEL LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS FUEL MAY IGNITE ON A HOT ENGINE SURFACE AND/OR FUEL MAY SPILL ON THE ROAD INCREASING THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Sterling.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other 9500 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 9500 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2009 Sterling 9500, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Air Brake Reservoir Bracket FracturePE12018 · closed Sep 20, 2012
    Led to recall 12V-405

Own a 2009 9500?

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