Does the 2006 Sterling LT8500 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026, covering: suspension. 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 LT8500 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 LT8500?

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

2006 Sterling LT8500 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Last refreshed Nov 8, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026

For the 2006 Sterling LT8500. 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.

2006 Sterling LT8500 recalls, newest first

February 25, 2008NHTSA 08V0810001 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm

Summary: Zimmerman is recalling 1 my 2006 sterling lt 8500 equipped with a watson & chalin auxiliary axle. The lower cast arms could fracture which could affect the suspension's ability to lift the axle when it is not needed.
Consequence: Warnings of a situation where one side of the unit does not lift as much as the other side, a vertical vibration or erratic behavior of the suspension could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Watson & chalin will notify owners and provide repair kits along with repair instructions. Owners may contact watson & chalin manufacturing at 1-800-445-0736 or zimmerman industries at 888-577-6499.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2006 Sterling LT8500 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2006 Sterling LT8500 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026, covering: suspension. 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 LT8500 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 LT8500?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.