Sterling 9500 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
11 recalls found for the Sterling 9500 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 1 owner complaint. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Sterling 9500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Sterling 9500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 Sterling 9500 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 Sterling 9500 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 Sterling 9500 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 Sterling 9500 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 Sterling 9500 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 Sterling 9500 | 2 | 0 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Sterling dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.
Newest Sterling 9500 recalls
- Apr 14, 202020V214000Exterior lighting63,175 vehiclesFreightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Columbia and 10 more models
The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road.
- Aug 16, 201212V405000Equipment1,663 vehiclesFreightliner 114SD, Western Star 4700 and 4 more models
The air tank mounting brackets may develop cracks which can lead to the air tank brackets separating from the frame rail.
- Feb 28, 201212V074000Engine and engine cooling103,437 vehiclesWestern Star 4900, Western Star 6900 and 8 more models
The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work.
- Mar 3, 201111V146000Engine and engine cooling2,073 vehiclesWestern Star 4900, Sterling 9500 and 5 more models
The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
- Jul 27, 201010V341000Engine and engine cooling5,743 vehiclesWestern Star 4900, Sterling 8500 and 9 more models
The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
- Mar 23, 201010V112000Engine and engine cooling16 vehiclesWestern Star 4900, Sterling 9500 and 2 more models
Daimler trucks has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 freightliner columbia, fld, sterling 9500 and western star 4900 emergency vehicles.
- Nov 2, 200909V428000Engine and engine cooling1,726 vehiclesSterling 9500, Freightliner Cascadia and 1 more model
Increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a short circuit.
- Oct 8, 200909V400000Engine and engine cooling18,067 vehiclesWestern Star 4900, Sterling 8500 and 4 more models
Increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a short circuit.