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2001 Sterling ActerraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2001 Sterling Acterra. It is covered by 11 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls11Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 25, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Sterling Acterra 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.

11 recalls

2001 Sterling Acterra 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

Front: wheel bearing

Recall 04V-272 · Jun 7, 2004 · 9,602 vehicles

Risk. IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Power train: driveline

Recall 02V-336 · Dec 13, 2002 · 145 vehicles

Risk. IF PIECES OF THE YOKE SEPARATE, THE DEBRIS CAN REPRESENT A POTENTIAL HZARD TO PEOPLE OUTSIDE THE VHEICLE AND TO OTHER PASSING VEHICLES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Mechanical: linkage and cable

Recall 02V-108 · Apr 10, 2002 · 548 vehicles

Risk. IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARKING BRAKE COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 02V-087 · Mar 20, 2002 · 30,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE PLC FILTER WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: check valve

Recall 02V-018 · Jan 22, 2002 · 5,176 vehicles

Risk. BOLTS TORQUED BELOW SPECIFICATION WILL NOT RELIABLY PREVENT AIR LEAKAGE AT THE AFFECTED ABS VALVE PACKAGE INTERFACE JOINTS ONCE THE COMPONENT BEGINS NORMAL…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages

Recall 01V-189 · Jun 14, 2001 · 4,400 vehicles

Risk. WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Recall 01V-085 · Mar 12, 2001 · 1,350 vehicles

Risk. THIS RESULTS IN SPONGY OR SOFT FEEL TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND A LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITY.

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

2001 vs. every other Acterra 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 Acterra median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Sterling Acterra, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FRONT WHEEL SEPARATIONRQ07003 · closed Mar 26, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-137

Own a 2001 Acterra?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.