Does the 2009 Sterling L-Line have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, steering, engine and engine cooling. 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 2009 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 2009 Sterling L-Line?

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

2009 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 2009 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.

2009 Sterling L-Line recalls, newest first

June 21, 2011NHTSA 11V33000048,170 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Summary: Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from January 14, 2008, through June 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. The bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit.
Consequence: A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on December 21, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 13, 2010NHTSA 10V3220006,325 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Column

Summary: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 freightliner business class M2, sterling acterra, a-line, and l-line heavy trucks manufactured from September 8, 2008 through April 20, 2009 equipped with TRW IGEN3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the IGEN3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)
Consequence: Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. This condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy: Dtna will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on December 23, 2010. Owners may contact dtna 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

March 13, 2009NHTSA 09V08700014 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

Summary: Caterpillar is recalling 14 my 2008-2009 sterling a-line & l-line trucks equipped with caterpillar engine. The aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particular filter.
Consequence: This condition could result in a fire.
Remedy: Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar (please see 08E-069). Owners may contact caterpillar AT-1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 13, 2009NHTSA 09V0860002 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling 2 my 2008-2009 freightliner columbia and sterling l-line trucks equipped with caterpillar C7, C9, C13 and C15 diesel engines. Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) bracket could result in separation of the DPF from the chassis.
Consequence: A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the DPF on the roadway.
Remedy: Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar (please see 08E041). Owners may contact caterpillar AT-1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Sterling L-Line 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

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Questions

Does the 2009 Sterling L-Line have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, steering, engine and engine cooling. 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 2009 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 2009 Sterling L-Line?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.