no report yet
Equipment
Risk. Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2012 Sterling 9500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Sterling 9500. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 16, 2012. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Sterling 9500 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2012 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
Engine: diesel
Risk. A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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
2012 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Sterling 9500, and the recalls they led to.
- Air Brake Reservoir Bracket FractureLed to recall 12V-405
Own a 2012 9500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.