Does the 1997 Sterling Acterra have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake, service brakes, air. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1997 Sterling Acterra recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Sterling dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Sterling Acterra?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 Sterling Acterra recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Sterling Acterra. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Sterling been repaired?

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

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.

1997 Sterling Acterra recalls, newest first

April 10, 2002NHTSA 02V108001548 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cable

Summary: On certain trucks equipped with meritor brand 12" x 4" dcm drum parking brake, the bolts used to attach the parking brake assembly to the flange yoke are too large and can interfere with the proper engagement of the braking system and possibly disengage.
Consequence: Improper engagement of the parking brake could result in the vehicle rolling away without prior warning possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the attaching bolts with the correct size bolts free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin during October 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 7, 2000NHTSA 00V23200235,405 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Antilock

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air ABS with an EC-17 1030R electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Consequence: This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1997 Sterling Acterra were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Sterling Acterra years

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Questions

Does the 1997 Sterling Acterra have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake, service brakes, air. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Sterling Acterra recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Sterling dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Sterling Acterra?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.