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Fuel system, diesel
Risk. THIS COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2007 Sterling L-LINEProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2007 Sterling L-LINE, most often about the fuel system, diesel. It is covered by 8 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 16, 2011. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Sterling L-LINE has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Fuel system, diesel
1Steering1 crash/fire/injury
1Tires1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, diesel | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2007 Sterling L-LINE 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.
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Fuel system, other
Risk. FUEL LEAK ONTO THE ROADWAY COULD CAUSE A SLIPPERY ROAD SURFACE THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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Fuel system, diesel
Risk. IF A LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FUEL MAY IGNITE AT A HOT ENGINE SURFACE AND/OR FUEL MAY BE SPILLED ON THE ROAD SURFACE.
Show 4 more recalls
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Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Risk. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE FIFTH WHEEL MAY FAIL TO LATCH WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE.
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Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk. THIS MAY REDUCE THE NUT'S ABILITY TO RESIST ROTATION, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING THE NUT TO BACK OFF AND THE DUAL WHEEL SET TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, RESULTING…
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Steering
Risk. INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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Supply: check valve
Risk. THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE…
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
2007 vs. every other L-LINE 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 L-LINE median. How we score
'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Sterling L-LINE, and the recalls they led to.
- Haldex Spring Brake FailuresNo recall
- INSECURE FIFTH WHEEL LATCHINGLed to recall 07V-530
- Fuel LeakLed to recall 11V-136
- Haldex Brake Chamber Spring FailuresNo recall
In owners' words
What L-LINE owners report
Recent fuel system, diesel complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 STERLING L-LINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DIESEL FUEL LINE WAS LEAKING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRUCK WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V113000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL).…
WE HAVE 6 STERLING TRUCKS AFFECTED BY RECALL #08V-113. WE HAVE HAD TWO OF OUR TRUCKS EXPERIENCE A FAILURE IN THE FUEL LINES, SPRAYING DIESEL FUEL ALL OVER THE ROAD BEHIND US, PAYING FOR SEVERAL CAR WASHES FOR CARS FOLLOWING US AND PAYING FOR AFTER HOURS ROAD SIDE REPAIRS. DETROIT DIESELS RECALL…
Own a 2007 L-LINE?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.