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2006 Sterling L-Line recalls

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

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

For the 2006 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.

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2006 Sterling L-Line recalls, newest first

September 16, 2011NHTSA 11V47800073,500 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, diesel

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from July 11, 2003, through September 28, 2007, equipped with EPA04 model MBE4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. The plastic low pressure fuel line between engine mounted fuel filter and engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak.
Consequence
This could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. Vehicles will be inspected and the plastic low pressure fuel line will be replaced with a steel low pressure fuel line. This service will be performed free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on October 28, 2011. The safety recall began on February 21, 2012. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 25, 2011NHTSA 11V1360002,013 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, other

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 sterling l-line vehicles configured with car hauler bodies and chassis, and equipped with EPA04 MBE4000 engines with a fuel filter mounted at the rear of the engine, manufactured from September 13, 2004, through October 10, 2007. The lower low pressure fuel lines between the primary fuel pump and the engine mounted fuel filter, and the upper low pressure fuel line between the engine mounted fuel filter and the engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak from cracking, or from abrasion due to contact with other components.
Consequence
Fuel leak onto the roadway could cause a slippery road surface that could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the upper and lower low pressure fuel lines with a more robust fuel lines. This service will be performed free of charge. Dtna will notify owners of the recall during April 2011. The safety recall began on November 1, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 23, 2009NHTSA 09V36600025,362 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar C15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Consequence
An oil leak may result in a fire.
Remedy
Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09E-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 17, 2008NHTSA 08V66800024,650 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling 24,650 school and non-school buses, motor home chassis, and trucks manufactured from March 9, 2004 through August 18, 2006, equipped with EPA04 certified MBE900 engines, manufactured by detroit diesel between March 1, 2004, and July 31, 2006. The high pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes may fatigue and fracture.
Consequence
A fractured fuel line may leak diesel fuel possibly resulting in a fire or fuel may be spilled on the road causing a slippery surface, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Detroit diesel will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired with more robust lines and vibration dampers free of charge. Repairs will be performed by authorized detroit diesel distributorships. The recall began on March 9, 2009. Owners may contact detroit diesel 1-313-592-3708 or dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712 for more information.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 11, 2008NHTSA 08V11300062,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, diesel

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling 62,000 my 2005-2007 freightliner business class, century class, columbia, coronado, fld, classic, sterling a-line, l-line, and western star 4900 trucks. A fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
High pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes will be inspected and replaced free of charged. The recall began on July 9, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 13, 2007NHTSA 07V53000038,000 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly

Summary
On certain truck-tractors equipped with holland simplex se or se II fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. Corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
Consequence
There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. When the occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. The recall began on January 3, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 16, 2007NHTSA 07V30200075,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve

Summary
Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between July 2002 and July 3, 2007, equipped with bendix SR-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the SR-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the SR-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the SR-7 valve. Also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the SR-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.
Consequence
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 rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on February 1, 2008. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 8, 2006NHTSA 06V0300005,771 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Consequence
The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
Remedy
Caterpillar, in conjunction with freightliner, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 6, 2005NHTSA 05V5500001,819 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

Summary
On certain trucks equipped with visteon windshield wipers, the motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.
Consequence
After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear teeth to distort or fracture during operation resulting in the loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on February 13, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2006 Sterling L-Line were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2006 Sterling L-Line have any recalls?
9 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, diesel, fuel system, other, engine and engine cooling, trailer hitches, service brakes, air, visibility. 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 2006 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 2006 Sterling L-Line?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.