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2002 Sterling Acterra recalls

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

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

For the 2002 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.

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2002 Sterling Acterra recalls, newest first

March 25, 2008NHTSA 08V13700028,764 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling 28,764 my 2001 through 2008 fccc B2 and FS65 school bus chassis, fccc FB65 conventional buses, and sterling acterra, freightliner fln, and business class M2 heavy trucks, built from January 26, 2000, through March 24, 2008, manufactured with arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 through 8,000 pound front axles utilizing a four piece spindle-nut set. These axle assemblies may have been produced with a thin spindle nut which may lead to incorrect end play, cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.
Consequence
Continued operation may lead to wheel separation and possibly a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 30, 2005NHTSA 05V1260003,568 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Summary
On certain trucks and fire trucks equipped with kys 4735-43782-02 engine cooling fans and built on caterpillar 3126, C7, MBE906, MBE926, or cummins isc engines, the steel fan insert on the cooling fans can crack.
Consequence
This can result in fan breakage, resulting in vehicle damage or personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 7, 2004NHTSA 04V2720009,602 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing

Summary
On certain trucks built with 8,000 or 6,000 pound front axles and four-piece spindle nut sets, premature front ,wheel bearing wear may be caused by inconsistent bearing endplay adjustment.
Consequence
If allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
The dealers will replace the front axle oil seals and hub cap gaskets on both sides. The recall began September 7, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 13, 2002NHTSA 02V336000145 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Driveline

Summary
On certain heavy trucks, the cast output yoke on the mercedes-benz transmissions could fracture on vehicle with 1610 or 16T series drivelines.
Consequence
If pieces of the yoke separate, the debris can represent a potential hzard to people outside the vheicle and to other passing vehicles.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the cast transmission output yoke with a forged part. Owner notification began on January 30, 2003. 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

December 3, 2002NHTSA 02V3180022,616 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Summary
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar 3126E hydraulically controlled electronically actuated unit injected diesel engines with high efficiency pumps (HEP8), the pump components may experience a high pressure seal failure which can result in a short period of rough running and subsequent engine stall due to a loss of injection actuation pressure.
Consequence
Freightliner recall no. FL404. Once engine stall occurs, the engine cannot be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect the pump serial numbers and replace the pump if necessary. 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 caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Sterling Acterra with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Exterior lighting1
  2. Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch1
  3. Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly1
  4. Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer1

Other Sterling Acterra years

Other 2002 Sterling models

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  2. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (16 recalls)
  3. 2002 Honda Accord (16 recalls)
  4. 2002 Honda CR-V (16 recalls)
  5. 2002 Chevrolet Silverado (15 recalls)
All of 2002’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2002 Sterling Acterra have any recalls?
6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, engine and engine cooling, suspension, fuel system, gasoline, parking brake. 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 2002 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 2002 Sterling Acterra?
1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.