Does the 1998 Sterling L-Line have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, exterior lighting, steering, fuel system, gasoline, electrical system. 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 1998 Sterling L-Line 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 1998 Sterling L-Line?

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

1998 Sterling L-Line recalls

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

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

For the 1998 Sterling L-Line. 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.

1998 Sterling L-Line recalls, newest first

March 21, 2003NHTSA 03V1120005,716 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Hub

Summary: On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's FF98X series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Consequence: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front hubs. Owner notification is expected to begin on or before September 20, 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

November 29, 2000NHTSA 00V397000671 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A loss of the turn signal function can occur due to a turn signal flasher that is not compatible with the turn signal switches that allow the brake lights to override the hazard warning lights. If the hazard warning lights are on and the brake lights are activated, the turn signal flasher senses an overload condition and becomes disabled until all electric loads are removed.
Consequence: Following drivers may not be aware of the truck's turning intentions increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a turn signal flasher that is compatible with turn signal switches that allow the brake lights to override the hazard warning lights.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 7, 2000NHTSA 00V108000144 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages

Summary: Vehicle description: conventional heavy duty trucks. The tie rod cross tubes could fracture due to fatigue caused by a system resonance.
Consequence: Loss of steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the 1 1/2 inch tie rod cross tubes with a 1 3/4" tube.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 17, 2000NHTSA 00V0800009,875 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty truck models with 111", 113", and 122" cabs. The fuel tank steps can develop fatigue cracks due to excessive overhang.
Consequence: The steps could fail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the step assembly for overhang and add an end support of the trailing edge of the fuel tank step, if necessary. Owner notification began November 2, 2001. 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

July 27, 1999NHTSA 99V181002320 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition › Module

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. The engines can stall because of software problems.
Consequence: Increased steering effort can occur.
Remedy: Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall. Dealers will update these engines with software changes.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1998 Sterling L-Line were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Sterling L-Line years

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Questions

Does the 1998 Sterling L-Line have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, exterior lighting, steering, fuel system, gasoline, electrical system. 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 1998 Sterling L-Line 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 1998 Sterling L-Line?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.